A friend sent me this photo of today’s traffic on I-65, which frustrates drivers, hurts tourism, and slows commerce. Meanwhile, ALDOT is spending $1 billion on a project with less than 1/20th of the traffic count. ALDOT needs a new plan, new priorities, and new leadership NOW.
Anyone who claims we do not need a plan to six-lane I-65 from the Tennessee Line to the Gulf of Mexico does not travel on I-65. I have sat immobile for the past hour. It’s past time to end this problem, and that is why my office is working with legislators to create a plan.
.
@KatieBrittForAL
eloquently dismantled every single failed agenda item that Joe Biden has inflicted on our country. Alabama is proud and grateful to have a strong, conservative fighter representing us in the US Senate. 🇺🇸
I proposed widening I-65 to six lanes from the Tennessee line to the Gulf because its gridlock hurts economic development, frustrates travelers, and raises questions about how tax dollars are being spent. Many thanks to Sen. Garland Gudger for supporting our plan to fix I-65.
I urge Gov. Kay Ivey to immediately lift the statewide mask mandate and allow citizens and local officials the liberty to make the decisions that best fit their circumstances.
See my full statement:
I’m proud that President Trump is endorsing and supporting my plan to widen I-65. He pledged tonight that the first day he’s back in the White House he will put federal funding towards widening I-65 from Huntsville to Mobile to keep Alabama’s economy growing.
#gowide65
I am currently working to bring an international company that can produce COVID-19 test results in just three minutes to Alabama. With a cost of $20 per test, their capacity is 600,000 tests per day, and they are already active in several U.S states and other countries.
In the tiny town of Brookside, Ala., population ~1,300, there’s one police officer for every 144 residents. In 2020, Brookside PD made 2,080 arrests—4.4 arrests for every household. Half its revenue comes from fines & forfeiture.
How is that possible? 👇
Once again I’m sitting on the world’s longest parking lot with a lot of other frustrated people. These standstill traffic jams affect our state’s commerce, tourism, and basic quality of life. Widening I-65 has to take priority over ALDOT’s pet projects and lesser needs.
#GoWide65
My thought of the day to combat stupidity. I don’t know anyone personally who has been in the hospital or died from the flu. I do know people who have died and have been In the hospital from Covid-19 . Be smart and wear a mask, practice social distancing, and use common sense.
Alabama's state motto is "We Dare Defend Our Rights," and today we have taken a strong step toward defending the rights of the unborn. With liberal states approving radical late-term and post-birth abortions, Roe must be challenged, and I am proud that Alabama is leading the way.
I ask all Alabamians to join me in lifting the Dadeville community toward the the Lord so He may shower everyone who suffered injury and loss with the strength, love, and consolation that only He can provide. “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
While driving home from the Auburn/Kentucky basketball game it’s obvious that If Tennessee can six-lane I-65, Alabama should do the same. It’s my number one infrastructure project for Alabama. Let’s all work together to make it happen and end frustrating interstate gridlock.
Wake up Alabama. I said it earlier,
This is a serious situation and is becoming more and more threatening everyday. It WILL spread exponentially in the future and we must slow it down now. Everyone MUST follow the orders given and practice social distancing to protect lives.
Update on the numbers I released this week with a 20% daily growth rate. As of today, we have 720 cases in Alabama. According to the model, we should only have 501. That’s 219 more cases due to exceeding 20% daily. We can flatten the curve if everyone practices social distancing.
100 of 105 members of the Alabama House and all 35 senators are sponsoring our bill that cuts the state sales tax on groceries and begins the process of abolishing it altogether. The almost universal support for this bill is historic and unprecedented, and we must act now.
I need all prayer warriors to pray for Addie. She on the way to Huntsville Women’s and Children’s. She hit her head hard at school and they think she has aconcussion. Please pray that she will be ok.
Among the top infrastructure needs in Alabama is three-laning I-65 from the Tennessee line to Mobile. Far too often, I-65 is essentially one long parking lot. It frustrates drivers, hurts commerce, and fails to serve the needs of taxpayers. It should have been done decades ago.
I support legalizing medical marijuana to help those with cancer and other serious medical issues ease their pain. The majority of the medical community agrees. The Alabama House should pass this important bill before the session ends.
According to
@pewresearch
, 91 percent of Americans think medical marijuana should be legal.
Name me something else 91% of Americans agree on. Anything else, really.
I’m waiting.
Easter Sunday, the holy day of resurrection of our Lord and Savior, will be celebrated by millions of Alabamians tomorrow.
Joe Biden’s woke agenda finds every opportunity to mock our Christian beliefs, morals, and values.
It’s past time to restore sanity to the White House.
Pray for our daughter, Addie, as she undergoes an endoscopy. Our doctor suspects she has Celiac Disease, and this test will verify it. It is the first time for this sweet girl to be under anesthesia.
Joe Biden corrupted the Pentagon by placing Space Command HQ in Colorado despite three studies that rate Huntsville as the ideal home. Blue state Colorado ranked fifth. By politicizing the process, Biden has surrendered US military advantage and put our national security at risk.
All 35 members of the State Senate agreed to co-sponsor our bill that will cut the state sales tax on groceries in half over the next few years and begin the process of removing it altogether. The $304 million tax cut is the largest in history. The time for action is now.
Congrats to
@KatieBrittforAL
for winning the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, she will be a great Senator. Now let’s all world hard to elect Republicans in November.
Nightly update.Tonight we have 1,106 cases, according to the 20% projections it should have been 1036 tonight. We are 70 higher than the model predicted, it is time to take action Alabama. Everyone needs to do what they can do to stop the spread and stay home and social distance.
It’s time to permanently reduce the tax burden for all Alabama families, so I am currently working on legislation that will reduce the sales tax on groceries. With a budget surplus of almost $3 billion, we must take action now because the families of Alabama deserve it.
This is a serious situation and is becoming more and more threatening everyday. It WILL spread exponentially in the future and we must slow it down now. Everyone MUST follow the orders given and practice social distancing to protect lives.
#COVID19
Georgia is opening back up, just announced. It is time to open back up Alabama safely.
April 24 — gyms, barbers, hair salons, bowling alleys, theaters, body art studios and massage parlors
April 27 — restaurants and dining
Hospitals can also restart elective surgeries now.
Today’s shooting of two officers in Huntsville reminds us of the courage that the men and women of law enforcement show each time they report for duty. While the “woke” crowd wants to defund the police, I believe we must provide them full resources and our prayers of protection.
When Joe Biden refused to fulfill his duties - or was unable because of senility - Gov. Greg Abbott took action to seal our U.S. border. The influx of illegals is dangerous on many levels, and they break our laws simply being here. Texas has my 100% full support in this fight.
It’s past time to retire Doug Jones. Kendall and I were glad to support
@TTuberville
tonight. We will continue to work hard until Election Day to get Coach elected.
I received the message below from a doctor who practices in Alabama. The first-hand information he shared makes a strong case for where we stand today. I have withheld his name as a courtesy:
Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate. The CDC has lost all credibility with its confusing and contradictory guidance, and Fauci continues to be a disaster. I believe people should get the vaccine…but it must not be forced on anyone.
Alabama made history today as the youngest female U.S. senator ever elected was sworn into office,and I was honored to be in the gallery as she took her oath. Congratulations
@KatieBrittforAL
,and thank you and your family for serving our state. You will be a rockstar for Alabama.
Thanks for the prayers for Addie. CT scan came back clear, she does have a mild concussion. She will be heading to the dentist to get her two front teeth fixed and taking it easy over the weekend. Special thanks to the teachers, nurses, doctors, paramedics, and
@HSVHospital
.
Favorite picture from yesterday. Enjoyed visiting and discussing policy with the President
@realDonaldTrump
and First Lady
@FLOTUS
. Proud of the roaring ovation they received and deserved.
Dr.
@egmackey
has done a good job of protecting our students and families. I recommended he shut down the schools when he did in March.This week I recommended to him to shut down the schools for the rest of the school year.This is serious situation and calls for serious measures.
Alabama schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said he anticipates being able to tell families, teachers, and students whether or not Alabama schools will stay closed on Thursday, a few days ahead of schedule.
It's time to let those who want to work get back to work. Restaurants, salons, and other places remain shuttered. Business owners have a right to operate, and workers have a right to earn for their families. They can reopen safely if rules are followed.
#ReopenAlabamaResponsibly
With no Republican or Democrat opponents qualifying against me, I look forward to serving another four years as Lt. Governor. The confidence you have placed in me is deeply appreciated. God’s guidance and your support will allow us to make the best parts of Alabama even better.
The Alabama Senate passed a bill today that requires governments to invest taxpayer dollars based on what brings the largest return on investment not crazy liberal social agendas based on woke policies. The anti-ESG bill ensures the interest of AL taxpayers are always protected.
The men and women represented by ALFA are some of the finest people in our state, and I’m proud to carry their support. Anyone who attacks and criticizes family farmers or minimizes the challenges they face does not speak for me or the majority of Alabamians.
#ALFAProud
I agree with President Trump. Shutdowns don’t work. People want their schools open, their businesses operating, and their jobs protected. Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again.
Wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing are among the best ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, it’s an overstep that infringes upon the property rights of business owners and the ability of individuals to make their own health decisions.
Read full release:
More facts for today. We had 144 new cases confirmed today. That is second in the country for largest percentage increase. This is a major problem. Alabama was higher than New York, California, and Louisiana for percentage of increase today.
The weaponization of our justice system and the use of guerrilla lawfare against President Trump caused this asinine verdict. A politically-motivated liberal prosecutor, a partisan and abusive judge, and an election-year trial are the recipe for injustice. I’m voting Trump 2024!!
Assuming Alabama has less than 339 COVID-19 cases tomorrow, we will qualify to reopen businesses under President Trump’s Opening Up America Again guidelines. It is time to put Alabamians back to work, and we can do it both safely and responsibly.
BOOM! We just passed the largest tax cut in Alabama history. Thank you to every member of the House and Senate who supported cutting the grocery tax. The real winners are Alabama’s taxpayers.
Councilman Bryant should resign and apologize. This is sad and Is racism, let’s call it what it is. God made everyone in his image, period. If anyone wants to run against this guy, I will gladly help you beat him so we can retire this type behavior.
COVID hospitalizations in AL rose by 200% in the past month, so I encourage everyone to consider vaccination. I fully support your right to decline it,but the vaccine protects your health,the health of others, and prevents future lockdowns. I got the vaccine and consider it safe.
“I’m admitting young healthy people to the hospital with very serious COVID infections,” wrote Alabama Dr. Brytney Cobia. She said patients often ask for the vaccine before they're intubated. "I hold their hand and tell that I'm sorry, but it's too late."
I’m wearing my mask today to make sure I’m doing my part to protect others. If you have to go out for essential work or supplies, make sure and wear a mask. Numbers are looking better in Alabama, everyone continue to do their part to flatten the curve. We can do this Alabama!!!
Tonight we are at 999 cases which is 135 more than the 20% growth model predicted. It is the FIRST day in a week we haven’t had double digit growth. THAT’S GOOD NEWS. Hopefully, this is a sign social distancing measures are working. Keep being smart, Alabama!
When Sillicon Valley has the ability to silence the President,it has too much power and must be reigned in immediately. It is nothing short of a technological coup against our democratic republic.If liberal billionaires can silence President,they can silence any one of us,as well
Biden's executive orders violate the freedoms and liberties that our nation was founded upon, and I believe his unconstitutional vaccine mandates will be overturned. It's time for all freedom-loving Americans to rally around Alabama's state motto - WE DARE DEFEND OUR RIGHTS!
Today Alabama celebrates the birthday of the Honorable
@GovernorKayIvey
. Gov. Ivey has led our state to unparalleled economic growth and record-low unemployment. Gov. Ivey, thank you for all you do for our great state.
Alabama has a long history as a right to work state, and with the defeat of UAW's union effort at Mercedes, our tradition continues. Stopping unions from gaining a foothold here allows us to continue recruiting long-lasting, high-paying, 21st Century jobs for many years to come.
Since taking office, Joe Biden has given us rising inflation, soaring gas prices, open borders, runaway debt, an Afghan crisis, a tax hike plan, and the list goes on. Move over Obama and Carter, Biden’s in the running for worst President ever.
Couldn’t be more proud of my friend,
@SenKatieBritt
, and the job she is doing to represent Alabama. It is a tremendous sacrifice to serve in the US Senate while having a young family. She fights hard for Alabama every single day and is a strong conservative leader.
Great life lesson for all children and parents. Look at the effort of
@Mac_Jones_10
, who was not the fastest player on the field but finished first in all three drills I watched at the
@seniorbowl
practice. That’s grit and drive and among the reasons he’s successful.
Great to have Hunter and Hays with me last night. What a memory for the boys to meet President Donald J. Trump and get to go on stage at a Trump Rally. What a great guys night.
Tune in tonight to hear
@KatieBrittForAL
respond to Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. I know she’ll make Alabama and Republicans in every state proud.
For those who doubt a downward trend, this simple graph offers ample evidence otherwise. We have had 21 days of declining numbers following a peak of 339 cases on April 9.
Alabama was the first state in the U.S. to formally recognize Israel as a nation, and in the years since, it has proven to be our country’s most loyal ally in the Middle East. I condemn the Palestinian attack and ask Alabamians to join me in praying for Israel and its citizens.
Multiple studies have confirmed Huntsville is the best site for U.S. Space Command, but instead of doing what’s best for the military and taxpayers, Biden is flexing for his liberal base and using our pro-life beliefs as an excuse to reverse course.
Today, Alabama voted for honesty and integrity. Kendall and I want to extend a thank you to everyone who has helped over the last year. We are grateful for your support and prayers. This is your victory as much as ours! It's
#ANewDayForAlabama
!
Our students are being failed by public health officials who continue to implement roadblocks to in-person schooling. It’s time for students to be in the classroom five days a week if their parents desire.Each day they are out of the classroom,they fall farther and farther behind
Nick Saban coached countless young men to be outstanding athletes and men of character. Congratulations, Coach Saban, on a legendary tenure at the University of Alabama. The entire state appreciates your contributions to the University and the Tuscaloosa community.
Today marks 20 days of declining numbers. Great work Alabama! The 154 new cases we had today is 55% lower than the peak, which occurred on April 9th with 339 cases.
After discussions with my wife, Kendall, and prayerful consideration, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Because our twin boys and daughter are young and need a father who is present and deeply involved in their lives,
Alabama is 1 of 3 states that tax groceries at the full rate, and we are 1 of only 13 states that tax groceries period. Georgia and Florida do not tax groceries, and Tennessee taxes them at a reduced rate.
The time for excuses is over, and the time to act is now.