Posts by Dale Jackson — Page 3
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
In Washington, D.C., and Alabama, lawmakers should close party primaries to keep meddlers out and safeguard election integrity.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Gambling money is pouring into Alabama political races again, and both sides of the issue are spending heavily to influence the outcome.But the reality is Alabama has been dealing with some form of gambling for decades, whether through tribal casinos, bingo operations, or cross-border gambling in neighboring states.Now, as the 2026 election cycle heats up, the political fight over gambling is intensifying once again. The question is whether the massive spending will actually change anything or if the long-term outcome is already inevitable.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Big questions are shaping the political conversation this week in Alabama and around the world.Could Iran actually weaponize oil prices against the United States and its allies? What would that mean for the economy and energy policy?Meanwhile, in Alabama, the fight over the Public Service Commission is taking a strange turn. After talk of eliminating elected PSC members, lawmakers are now discussing expanding the commission instead.And Governor Kay Ivey made headlines after commuting the death sentence of a convicted murderer, sparking a major debate about justice, executive authority, and capital punishment in the state.We break down all of it and more on Alabama Politics This Week, airing on TV, radio, and online across the state.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
A media debate has erupted over coverage of the conflict involving Iran and the United States – with the mainstream veering on propoaganda.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stepped in to stop a scheduled execution, even though the conviction and death sentence had been upheld for year.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Doug Jones wants to end straight-ticket voting, Joe Reed demands Alabama Democrats not do it
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
A group called Blueprint Alabama is bringing former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Birmingham for a “community conversation” with Mayor Randall Woodfin.The event is being promoted as an effort to “build bridges” in the state, but critics question why a failed Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden was chosen and what the discussion is actually meant to accomplish.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Can President Donald Trump resolve the Iranian situation quickly? Will school choice be the end of public school, like some school leaders suggest? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online throughout Alabama.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
School choice is not draining public school funds, it helps parents and students.Alabama’s school choice law is expanding options for families, with more parents taking advantage of new opportunities for their children.Supporters say the program is helping students and empowering parents, while critics argue it could affect public school funding.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
Neither U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville nor former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl appears to be in danger of being removed from the ballot.If opponents want them out of office, the path is simple: win at the ballot box.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
After a controversial protest incident at a church service drew national attention, several states began reviewing whether their laws adequately protect worshippers from disruption and harassment.Alabama lawmakers and others across the country are debating how far states should go to shield religious services while still respecting free speech rightsState Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) seems more interested in protecting Don Lemon's feelings.