Facebook has hired one of Jeff Sessions’ former top aides to join their growing policy team. Axios reported on Thursday that Sandy Luff, a former Army veteran who once served as the legislative director of Sessions’s Senate office and later joined Trump’s transition team, will now become the “director of executive branch public policy” for […]

Alabama has consistently been named as having the most conservative voters in the nation, and now the state also boasts the most conservative legislator in the country. The American Conservative Union (ACU) released their annual scorecard this week. Of all 535 members of the House and Senate, Rep. Gary Palmer was ranked as the most […]

Since Jeff Sessions was appointed to U.S. Attorney General, the left-wing media has pelted him with attacks. First they sought to label him as a racist, and now they are whipped into a frenzy over a woman who has been arrested and convicted of two misdemeanors, supposedly over merely laughing during the former Alabama Senator’s […]

The nation’s first black female Secretary of State is pushing back against liberal activists that are trying to remove historic monuments across the country. During a Monday appearance on Fox News’s “Fox and Friends,” Condoleezza Rice, a Birmingham native, was asked if she felt embarrassed over statues that honored slave owners. She responded by saying […]

Last week, House Republicans successfully passed a bill repealing and replacing Obamacare. Now, as the measure heads to the Senate for consideration, one of Alabama’s Senators says that the Upper Chamber will take its time reviewing the healthcare proposal in hopes of “getting it right.” During a Sunday interview on Fox News, Senator Luther Strange […]

A new report finds that firearm theft has spiked nationwide, and the Yellowhammer State has taken one of the hardest hits. The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that overall thefts and losses of firearms around the country increased 24 percent in 2016. In Alabama, the jump is even more […]

An increase of graphic and violent videos on Facebook, including one Alabama man’s April 26 suicide, have prompted founder Mark Zuckerberg to hire 3,000 new monitors. Though the social media giant hopes to react faster to prevent violent content from spreading, the move is raising eyebrows for some who are unnerved at the thought that […]

As the field becomes more clear in the special election for U.S. Senate, one of Alabama’s most influential state lawmakers is confirming his interest in the seat. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R- Anniston) said he would make a decision this week. “The first question you have to ask yourself is, ‘Am I the […]

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks may soon become the next candidate to enter the race for U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, Rep. Brooks told Yellowhammer News that he is strongly considering a run for the seat formerly occupied by Jeff Sessions. Though undecided, he said that he’s “more than happy to offer my record against any announced […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says that the days of candidates failing to comply with state campaign reporting laws are over. To prove it, he just released the names of 92 violators that have not yet submitted annual campaign finance reports for 2016. “Our intention in releasing these names to the public is to […]

As several Republicans prepare to compete for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Alabamian Jeff Sessions, rumors of Democrats considering a bid have been quiet. However, with weeks left until candidate qualifying ends, voters are now beginning to learn who might wage a long-shot fight for the office. The Montgomery Advertiser reported on Sunday that […]

As the race for Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat has begun to heat up, one possible contender just announced that he would not mount a bid for the office. Congressman Robert Aderholt announced on Saturday that he would remain in Congress and forgo forming a campaign. “I want to thank everyone for the calls, emails […]

One of the nation’s most influential conservative organizations is preparing to groom a new class of emerging conservative leaders. Among those chosen for their exclusive “Emerging Leaders” program in 2017 is State Senator Bill Hightower (R- Mobile). The Emerging Leaders program requires select state legislators from around the nation to engage in year-long training on […]

On Friday, supporters of the Second Amendment will gather in Atlanta for the first annual Institute for Legislative Action leadership forum, hosted by the National Rifle Association (NRA). Alabama Senator Luther Strange will be among those addressing the crowd at the event. “As a gun owner and sportsman, I am proud to join NRA members […]

Studies have consistently shown that Common Core is hurting student performance in schools, and Alabama voters have long urged the state legislature to do away with the burdensome learning standards. Now, State Rep. Barry Moore (R- Enterprise) has begun taking action to fully repeal Common Core. This week, Rep. Moore introduced House Bill 558, which […]

Randy Brinson, president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama (CCA), announced on Monday that he would enter the race for U.S. Senate. His candidacy is already reviving old questions about his past connections to gambling interests and the once-powerful Alabama Education Association. In a statement, Brinson touted his leadership with the Christian Coalition and an […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is standing resolute on the Trump Administration’s promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. During a Sunday appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Sessions was asked to address how the federal government plans to fund the project. The former Alabama Senator said that the wall will go up “one way […]

Audits conducted in the wake of Robert Bentley’s resignation have returned all-clear, according to Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler. Zeigler’s office informed now-Governor Kay Ivey that no items are missing from the state capitol or the historic Governor’s Mansion. In total, he has reported that more than 500 state assets are accounted for, totaling over $1.13 […]

A new letter issued by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department warns so-called “Sanctuary Cities” that they will soon lose federal funding if they refuse to comply with immigration laws. According to the A.G.’s office, letters have been issued to officials in nine jurisdictions, including New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New Orleans, the […]

Did you suffer from sticker shock this tax season? If so, you might be surprised to hear that your bill could have been worse if you lived outside of Alabama. A Wallethub report analyzed states whose residents suffer from the highest tax burdens- the proportion of total income that residents pay toward state and local […]

Just before the Business Council of Alabama prepares to honor the “Manufacturer of the Year” during a high-profile gala, one of the state’s most powerful business leaders is fighting back against a report that he says falsely characterizes Alabama’s workers. William Canary, who heads the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), called attempts to disparage the […]

After Robert Bentley resigned from the Governor’s office shrouded in scandal, Alabama’s pastors are committed to cover him in prayer. According to a recent article in the Baptist Press, the state’s church leaders are disappointed in the situation surrounding the disgraced former governor, but are devoted to offer spiritual support. “More than anything, we need […]

Alabama’s embattled Chief Justice has announced that he will no longer fight a ruling against the controversial decision to remove him from the bench. On Wednesday, a Special Supreme Court judicial panel upheld a decision that removed Roy Moore from the bench on September 30, 2016. He confirmed that he is unable to appeal the […]

As Alabama voters seek closure on the scandal surrounding Robert Bentley, one of the state’s greatest political puzzles has been solved. According to State Auditor Jim Zeigler, “Wanda’s Desk,” an infamous piece of furniture connected to the disgraced former governor, has been found. “I located [Wanda’s Desk] in the basement of the state capitol,” Zeigler […]