Steve Flowers: Tackling metro crime issues was a focus in Alabama’s 2025 legislative session
Violent Crime in Montgomery and Birmingham It’s hard to ignore the escalating issues of violent crime in two major metropolitan areas of our state: Montgomery and Birmingham. These cities are increasingly resembling conflict zones, plagued by violence reminiscent of places overwhelmed by drug cartels. In 2024, the surge in violence and casual murders in Montgomery […]
“Choices ahead”: Is Steve Marshall planning to run for U.S. Senate when Tuberville declares for Governor?
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Announces Run for Alabama Governor In an official announcement, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) declared his candidacy for the Governor of Alabama, which could lead to an open Senate seat in 2026. There had been some anticipation that Lt. Colonel Ainsworth might pursue either the governor’s office or the Senate seat, but […]
Steve Milloy: Stopping Drug Advertisements Now Might Silence Energy Later
As discussions around banning direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug ads heat up, critics of the pharmaceutical industry frame it mostly as a move against “big pharma.” Yet, this populist narrative might obscure a more concerning shift: the normalization of restricting free speech, which could have implications for those who cherish the First Amendment, especially as these tactics […]
Steve Marshall declares his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026 – ‘prioritizes Alabama and delivers’
Steve Marshall Announces Senate Run in 2026 Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve Marshall, declared on Thursday his intention to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. This announcement sets the stage for a competitive race to succeed former Senator Tommy Tuberville, who has recently shifted his focus to a gubernatorial campaign in Alabama. Marshall, in his […]
Katherine Robertson to begin her 2026 campaign for Alabama Attorney General in June with backing from Steve Marshall
The leading candidate for the 2026 Alabama Attorney General’s race has kicked off their campaign early this June, as highlighted by an event post and an approval email sent out this week. Katherine Robertson, who currently serves as a member of Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Supreme Council, has been gearing up for this run for […]
Steve Flowers: Republican Legislature outlines conservative plans for 2025 session
Alabama’s Legislative Journey Since 2010 When Republicans gained control of the Alabama Legislature in 2010, they really imprinted their conservative ideologies onto the state’s laws and governance. It was clear: Alabama is a solidly Republican state, both socially and financially. The social climate seemed more performative rather than rooted in effective governance. Yet, there was […]
Steve Flowers: A Look into the Statehouse
The regular legislative session of 2025 wrapped up successfully. I’ve always considered it a win when we can finalize a solid budget. The efforts of the Budget Chair paid off, leading to a strong Education Budget and a healthy General Fund budget. Key figures in this process included Senator Arthur O’All, Representative Danny Garrett, Senator […]
Katherine Robertson joins Steve Marshall in starting her campaign for Alabama’s next Attorney General.
Katherine Robertson Launches 2026 Campaign for Alabama Attorney General Katherine Robertson, Chief Attorney for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, officially kicked off her campaign for the 2026 election during an event Tuesday night in Birmingham. The gathering was well-attended, reflecting significant support. Marshall took the opportunity to introduce Robertson, emphasizing her potential to be Alabama’s […]
Steve Milloy: John Thune Needs to Address the Obama-Era Parliamentarian Undermining Trump’s Major Bill
MAGA Supporters Upset Over Senate Decisions on Big Beautiful Bill Supporters of the MAGA movement are expressing anger about how Senators are dictating the contents of the Republican-led Senate’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB). Many feel that John Toon, the current majority leader, needs to tackle this issue differently. The assembly, established under guidelines ratified by […]
Steve Flowers: Secretariat and the Wiregrass Region
Reflections on Alabama and Notable Figures Living in Alabama my whole life, I can’t help but be a huge fan of college football. As a kid, I used to follow Major League Baseball closely, but those days are behind me—I just don’t watch professional sports anymore. It’s interesting, though, how I feel this urge to […]
