Saddened to hear of former House member and DeKalb County native Ralph Burke’s passing. My friend Ralph and I grew up together and played on the same sports teams during our time at Plainview. He was a great man who worked hard to make Northeast Alabama a better place to call

It was an honor to be with Electric Cities of Alabama today and receive the association’s Public Service Award. Utilities are catalysts for economic opportunity, and I appreciate all that our municipal providers do to power growth in our state!

Even after 43 number one hits and becoming the most successful musician ever, Randy has never forgotten where he comes from. I’m incredibly proud to call him my friend and appreciate all he does for the state of Alabama.

The Southern Legislative Conference is off to a great start. This morning, we packaged 100,000 meals for those in need and donated thousands of dollars to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. I’m proud to chair this organization & bring this conference to our great state!

Thank you to every law enforcement professional who worked to protect our 1,700+ visitors this past week. #SLC2025 would not have been possible without them.

Teresa and I are praying for Senator Shelby and his family as they mourn the loss of his wife, Dr. Annette Nevin Shelby. Dr. Shelby lived an incredible life, and I am grateful for all she did for the state of Alabama.

Thank you for covering the conference and helping us show off Alabama, Todd! Everyone be sure to tune into Capitol Journal tonight at 7:30 p.m.

This is a perfect example of why backing the blue is so important for the safety of our communities. Thank you to the skilled law enforcement officers who aided in this search. Prayers for the officer who has non-life threatening injuries as he recovers. waaytv.com/news/update-su…

From insightful policy discussions to world-class entertainment from Alabama’s greatest musicians, #SLCAL2025 was one for the books. I'm proud to have showcased what makes sweet home Alabama special for over 1,700 legislators from 15 southern states. Thank you all for an

Rep. Matt Simpson has my full support. We passed this bill in the House last session and are prepared to do so again. Those who harm children have no place in our society.

It was an honor to visit the White House and meet with officials from President Trump’s administration. We discussed key issues facing our state and how Alabama can continue to lead in implementing the president’s agenda.

Another $135 million in tax cuts will go into effect on September 1. The Legislature has cut taxes every year during the current quadrennium—totaling $1.5 billion—and will continue to look for ways to provide relief to the people of Alabama. al.com/news/2025/08/a…

The One Big Beautiful Bill is as America first as it gets and positions our country to cut waste, protect domestic jobs, and support working families. Thank you, President Donald J. Trump. 🇺🇸

Welcome back to school, Alabama! This school year, I expect our students to make even more positive headlines. Thank you to our teachers, administrators, and parents for working hard to support our future leaders. Let’s have a great year!

Site development, energy availability, and workforce training are the top concerns of job creators today. We’ve taken decisive action on all three — and the results speak for themselves. yellowhammernews.com/alabama-legisl…

It was a pleasure to be in Decatur today for Launch Regional Partnership’s annual State of the Region Luncheon. The Tennessee Valley is a special place, and its continued success hinges upon leaders working across county and city lines to overcome North Alabama’s challenges.

Every student deserves an opportunity to pursue a career they’re passionate about, and that’s exactly what’s happening at the Career Academies of Decatur. From the facilities to the instructors to the students - I was very impressed. Initiatives like this are how Alabama will

A $40 million state-of-the-art workforce development center is officially coming to the DeKalb County School System. I’m proud to have helped secure funding for this project and have no doubt it will have a generational impact on our community.