Gov. Kay Ivey has landed another major endorsement in her bid to serve an additional four years as chief executive of the state of Alabama. Ivey’s reelection campaign on Wednesday announced that the incumbent governor had been endorsed by one of the nation’s most prominent pro-life PACs, the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List Candidate Fund. […]

Wednesday, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced its ninth slate of endorsements for candidates seeking reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. State Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) Lipscomb is seeking his second term serving House District 30, which covers St. Clair and Etowah Counties. He attended Gadsden State Community College and graduated from Auburn University, […]

Wednesday, attorney Greg Cook launched his campaign’s first television advertisement in his Republican bid for Alabama Supreme Court associate justice. Titled “Balls and Strikes,” Cook’s 30-second spot outlines his stance on the role of the judiciary and touches on his career experience. “Balls and strikes aren’t just for baseball. They’re for the courtroom, too. I’m […]

Tuesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the State of Alabama had reached settlements with three pharmaceutical companies due to their alleged role in facilitating the Yellowhammer State’s opioid crisis. The settlement funds amount to approximately $276 million, according to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. Last year, Marshall opted against joining other state attorneys general […]

Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her participation in a collaborative effort alongside 25 of her fellow governors in the newly-formed American Governors’ Border Strike Force. According to the governor’s office, the strike force will coordinate state efforts to deter illegal immigration and protect the U.S. southern border. In announcing her role in the effort, Ivey […]

Toyota Alabama will invest $222 million in its Huntsville operations as part of its plans to create a new four-cylinder production line, according to a company announcement made Tuesday. The investment will enable Toyota Alabama to produce engines for both combustion and hybrid electric powertrains, the company advised. The automotive manufacturer’s Huntsville facility expansion will […]

Last week, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed two briefs in support of lawsuits seeking to halt the Biden administration’s reversal of two Trump-era immigration policies. Actions undertaken by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office seek to retain the “Remain in Mexico” and “Title 42” programs instituted by the previous administration, which Marshall maintains have been effective […]

Former President Donald Trump’s scheduled June 18 appearance in Birmingham has been postponed, the American Freedom Tour confirmed with Yellowhammer News Tuesday. The event was set to take place three days prior to the anticipated June 21 GOP primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate. When reached for comment by Yellowhammer News, the American Freedom […]

In her latest television advertisement of the 2022 GOP primary election cycle, released on Monday, U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt takes aim at the Biden administration’s policies while detailing her support of the Second Amendment. The 30-second spot, titled “Shoot Straight,” features Britt at a shooting range firing shots while listing the progressive policies that […]

Plaintiffs challenging the “Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act” have dropped their lawsuit against the bill, Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed this past Friday. Passed by the Alabama Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month, the law bans the prescription of puberty inhibitors to minors. The legislation, sponsored by […]

During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show,” U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) took a shot at Gov. Kay Ivey’s latest campaign ad outlining her opposition to illegal immigration, calling it “plain racist ignorance.” The 30-second TV spot, titled “No Way Jose,” features Ivey saying, “If Joe Biden keeps shipping illegal immigrants into our states, […]

Manufacture Alabama on Monday announced the appointment of Karen Johnston, Toyota North America’s regional director of governmental affairs, to the association’s board of directors. Johnston has served in numerous roles throughout her 22-year career at Toyota North America in government affairs, corporate communications and human resources. She has overseen the implementation of communications strategies for […]

Monday, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced his endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey in her bid for reelection as Alabama’s 54th chief executive. In a statement announcing his endorsement of Ivey, Reed touted the economic growth her administration has overseen and declared the incumbent governor to be a defender of “Alabama values.” “Kay […]

Those seeking to obtain or renew their Alabama driver’s license will have to wait a week before doing so, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). In a release, ALEA advised that its Driver License Examining Offices across the state will temporarily close from Monday, April 18 to Tuesday, April 26. The temporary closure […]

Republican fifth congressional district candidate Casey Wardynski on Monday announced that his campaign had received the endorsement of the House Freedom Fund, the political arm of the House Freedom Caucus. The Freedom Caucus, an influential conservative voting bloc within the U.S. House of Representatives’ Republican ranks, presently holds three members in Alabama’s congressional delegation. Outgoing […]

Candidates seeking election to Alabama’s two open federal seats are entering the final stretch of the 2022 primary election cycle. With just under 36 days left until the May 24 primary election, U.S. Senate and fifth congressional district hopefuls are looking to prove the strength of their respective campaigns by posting strong fundraising numbers headed […]

Thursday, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt continued her campaign’s efforts to raise awareness of her policy positions by releasing a memo regarding her stance on the Second Amendment. In speaking to what she saw as the importance of upholding law-abiding American citizens’ gun rights, Britt made mention of the nationwide spike in crime. “As […]

Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama’s March unemployment rate sat at 2.9%, which tied the state’s all-time low. The newly released statistics show a drop from February’s rate of 3.0% and March 2021’s rate of 3.7%. In a statement touting the state’s updated unemployment figures, Ivey asserted that the numbers show that Alabamians are […]

Earlier this week, members of Colorado’s congressional delegation issued a joint statement claiming that the U.S. Air Force’s decision to permanently locate the U.S. Space Command in Huntsville was “flawed.” The statement comes on the heels of the congressmen receiving a verbal briefing on the findings of a report they requested from the Government Accountability […]

The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Thursday unanimously voted to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates, citing bias against the party’s nominees. The commission was formed in 1987 in a partnership between the GOP and the Democratic Party to oversee presidential and vice presidential general election debates. The RNC advised that it was not […]

HUNTSVILLE — During a Thursday address to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce at the Von Braun Center, Gov. Kay Ivey announced three major infrastructure projects that are in store for North Alabama. The governor advised that she recently met with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong […]

Thursday, Manufacture Alabama released its endorsements of candidates seeking election to statewide and legislative offices. According to the association, the endorsements carry through primary and general elections. George Clark, president of Manufacture Alabama, advised that the association’s preferred slate of candidates would serve to bolster the state’s manufacturing industry. “The success of industry in Alabama […]

Thursday, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) unveiled its eighth round of endorsements for candidates seeking reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) First elected in 2018, Whitt is seeking reelection to House District 6. The North Alabama district covers part of Madison and Limestone Counties. Whitt is the vice chair […]

Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week which bans Alabama election officials from accepting private donations to fund election-related expenses. The law bans funds known as “Zuckerbucks,” coined after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, from being utilized in the state of Alabama. The term was popularized after […]