The TikTok “deal” isn’t a victory for the free market or national security—it’s a $10 billion shakedown that should terrify every American who values the Rule of Law. For years, we’ve been told that TikTok is a unique threat to our privacy. But instead of addressing the Fourth Amendment or passing broad data protection for all citizens, the Executive Branch has decided to act as a high-stakes power broker. By demanding a massive “brokerage fee” paid directly to the Treasury, the administration has effectively turned national security into a protection racket. Since when does the U.S. government take a “cut”…

Efforts to restructure Alabama’s Public Service Commission (PSC) by shifting it from an elected body to one filled through appointments have stalled in the state legislature, exposing deeper divisions over how Alabama should oversee its energy system.The bill lost steam in the Senate after lawmakers raised concerns about the speed of the process and the long-term effects of changing how PSC leaders are chosen. Right now, commissioners are elected statewide to regulate utilities, oversee energy infrastructure, and set electricity rates — a model that has long allowed voters to have a direct say in the oversight of the state’s largest…

They’re calling it “conservative.” That’s the word being tossed around Montgomery this week after a House committee moved a staggering $10.4 billion education budget. But let’s look past the press releases and at the actual math. A 5.7% increase is not a “return to stability.” In the real world, when a family or a small business sees their costs spike, they tighten their belts. In government, “conservative” apparently means spending half a billion dollars more than you did last year. Since when did a $569 million spending hike become a victory for the taxpayer? The headlines are focused on the 2% cost-of-living adjustment for…

Alabama is quietly moving toward giving more power to unelected officials while making it harder for voters to push back. Here’s what’s happening: Why it matters: Controlling property taxes, power bills, and water bills could let wealthy interests take over personal real estate—the last major asset most families own. Laws like these aren’t just technical; they’re a step toward putting your property, your money, and your freedom under the control of a few powerful people.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is calling on Congress to take action on key issues affecting families in the state. Beshear has criticized lawmakers for failing to advance legislation on matters like healthcare affordability, particularly tax credits that help lower costs for working families. “Congress needs to do their job,” he said, warning that inaction could lead to higher premiums and reduced access to care. The governor’s remarks reflect growing frustration with federal gridlock, even as states like Kentucky work to protect funding for education and other critical programs. Beshear, a two-term governor in a traditionally conservative state,…