Former Governor Robert Bentley’s top aide has been cleared by the state from at least one ethics complaint. On Thursday, the state Ethics Commission dismissed a case against Bentley’s former senior aide and alleged girlfriend, which accused Mason of establishing a “dark money” group. The organization, ACEGOV, was reported to be the source of part […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation is making haste to remove traces of Robert Bentley’s administration. This week, following the disgraced former governor’s resignation, they announced that they have begun the work of removing and replacing signs that name him as the state’s top executive. The Department confirms that they started removing signs across the state […]

One of the key witnesses featured in the investigative report that lead to Robert Bentley’s resignation will not be able to move forward with a lawsuit against the disgraced former governor. On Thursday, Circuit Judge Truman M. Hobbs dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ray Lewis, Bentley’s ex-bodyman. The suit asserted that Lewis was wrongfully terminated […]

As Robert Bentley moves out of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion following his resignation, State Auditor Jim Zeigler is vowing to ensure that all state-owned items are accounted for. That includes tracking down an infamous piece of furniture that became central to the scandal involving the disgraced former governor. “We will not have a situation like […]

Of 52 Republican members of the U.S. Senate, an Alabamian has been named as one of the most popular. Not too surprisingly, Robert Bentley, who resigned from office on Monday, was found to be one of the least favored among all fifty states. The results came from a series of Morning Consult polls, in which […]

A turbulent year in Montgomery ended on Monday with the resignation of Robert Bentley and the instatement of Kay Ivey as governor. Following Bentley’s announcement, several of the state’s elected leaders, including those who had called on him to step down, reacted with words of relief and optimism. Senator Richard Shelby said that he looked […]

In front of a packed Old House Chamber on Monday evening, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley made his decision to resign official. “I have decided it is time for me to step down as Alabama’s governor,” Bentley said. He said that he would now focus his time on serving the people of the state in other […]

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has announced that he will resign from office. In doing so, he likely avoided becoming the first-ever state executive to be removed from office by impeachment. The announcement follows increased backlash after a report exposed details of corruption from within Bentley’s administration as he sought to cover up an alleged affair […]

An investigation into alleged corruption surrounding Robert Bentley’s purported affair with a senior aide has revealed some embarrassing facts relating to the case. Among them is how Ms. Bentley confirmed the extramarital relationship thanks to the Governor’s lack of technological know-how. According to a report released on Friday, Ms. Bentley was able to observe an […]

On Wednesday, House lawmakers passed an extension of the Veterans Affairs Choice Card program in attempt to continue allowing veterans more flexible healthcare options. Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne, who sits on the Armed Services Committee, said that the option was needed, though more work must be done to improve conditions for vets. “It is critically […]

On Thursday, Senate Republicans crushed through a Democrat effort to block the confirmation of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. At the time, Alabama’s Senators were both on hand to help move along the process by voting in favor of the so-called “nuclear option.” The” nuclear option” changed current Senate rules, which require 60 votes to […]

The Alabama House has taken divine protection to another level. On Tuesday, Representatives gave their nod to a bill that would allow the use of deadly force in a church, if necessary for self-defense. House Bill 36, sponsored by Rep. Lynn Greer (R- Rogersville), would grant protections to individuals compelled to use force in order […]

As buzz continues to grow over whether or not Tommy Tuberville will run for governor, Yellowhammer has learned that the former Auburn coach is spending the week meeting with influential associations and Alabama power brokers. An insider close to Tuberville says that groups like the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), the Alabama Realtors Association, and others […]

Amid fallout from the Republican-led plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, the White House and other top officials are attempting to revive efforts to rework the healthcare law. On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence met with the plan’s primary GOP opponents, the House Freedom Caucus, in an attempt to move forward on new legislation. Alabama […]

As a vote to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee draws nearer, Democrat leaders in the U.S. Senate are vowing to filibuster the process. If that happens, Alabama’s Republican Senators say they have no hesitation with using the “nuclear option” to force a confirmation. The so-called nuclear option would change current Senate rules, which require […]

Amid claims that the impeachment probe against Governor Robert Bentley has “gone off the rails,” one House lawmaker is stepping forward in defense of the committee’s special counsel. Last week, the governor’s attorney, Ross Garber, filed an emergency motion with the House Judiciary Committee in hopes of blocking the release of a report on the […]

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville is continuing to fuel rumors that he will soon announce a run for governor. According to reports, Tuberville has filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office, indicating that he has loaned himself $100,000 ahead of a run and would declare as a Republican. Tuberville is the second GOP candidate […]

Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers is putting forth a simple solution to pay for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall: tax illegal aliens. On Thursday, the East Alabama Congressman introduced the “Border Wall Funding Act of 2017,” which would impose a 2 percent fee on all money sent south of the nation’s border. The plan has already […]

Ahead of the release of a critical report on the House investigation against Robert Bentley, the governor’s office is maneuvering to avoid another public embarrassment. On Thursday, the governor’s attorney, Ross Garber, filed an emergency motion with the House Judiciary Committee in hopes of blocking the report’s release. In a press conference, Garber said that […]

Ahead of what is expected to be a crowded contest in 2018, famed former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville is making a stronger pitch ahead of a possible run for the governor’s mansion. While some wonder whether or not he can “reach across the field” and appeal to Alabama fans, the former coach is making his […]

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Nancy Worley, the chair of the Alabama Democrat Party, owed significant court fees dating back to 2012. Now, reports say that she has paid her fine. Montgomery County Court documents stated that Worley had owed $1345, which were incurred after she was charged with a misdemeanor five years […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining other Republican leaders from across the country in praising President Donald Trump’s action to undo Obama’s harmful Clean Power Plan. “The so-called Clean Power Plan was an unlawful, job-killing extension of the EPA’s authority under President Obama,” said Attorney General Marshall. “It was stayed by the U.S. Supreme […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George has run for office at least seven times since 2000. Now, he’s told WHNT that he may challenge Congressman Mo Brooks after the Huntsville-area Representative voted against the GOP’s Obamacare repeal effort. According to the station, George has formed an […]

On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama would join other states in supporting President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban against foreign nationals from countries facing the greatest problems with terrorism. Trump’s revised executive order was introduced on March 6, and bans admission into the United States for certain individuals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, […]