U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has refuted speculation that the Freedom Rides Museum, housed in the historic Montgomery Bus Station, is set to be closed by DOGE. This came after the location was briefly included by the General Services Administration (GSA) last Tuesday on a list of properties owned by the federal government GSA deemed […]

This week following reports of Tommy Tuberville’s increasing interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, a new political reality could take shape: His U.S. Senate seat could be an open race on the ballot in just over a year.  RELATED: Ainsworth: ‘Looks like the 2026 governor’s race may be shaping up to be […]

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals handed down the most consequential ruling in a years-long legal battle that has effectively stalled the state’s medical cannabis industry, first authorized in 2021. In the decision, the appellate court ruled that the Montgomery Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) and that […]

Members of the Alabama House Minority Caucus held a press conference on Wednesday to propose sweeping tax reforms financed by repealing the CHOOSE Act and passing comprehensive gaming reform. Democratic lawmakers criticized Republicans for what they described as half-measures and delays in providing financial relief, arguing that immediate action is necessary to combat rising costs […]

In the House Education Policy Committee today, a public hearing was held on HB342, sponsored by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), requiring school boards to implement a released-time policy and provide elective credit for religious instruction courses. Despite strong support from parents and communities, many school boards have refused to adopt these policies. Released time […]

On Wednesday, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy told Yellowhammer News that he and his legal team have obtained sworn affidavits and witness testimony that proves prosecutors in his bribery case withheld a high volume of exculpatory evidence. Scrushy, who served nearly seven years in prison alongside former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, says new evidence shows […]

This morning, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl announced that he has been working alongside Alabama House leadership on a package of bills that would enact sweeping tax cuts to provide financial relief for Alabama families. According to the state party, a legislative package of four bills will be introduced later today with their full backing. […]

On Tuesday, after a D.C. news outlet reported widespread talk on Capitol Hill from U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville that he’s interested in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, minds quickly turned to the man who has been running for the office for quite some time: Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. In a social media post […]

A recent investigation found that Mayor of Brighton, Eddie Cooper, owns a building where one of the city’s four active bingo halls operates. Public records show he earns approximately $60,000 annually in rent from the business, which presents a clear conflict of interest.  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling for the closure of Brighton’s […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been signaling to fellow senators and associates a strong interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate, multiple sources told Washington, D.C. outlet Punchbowl News. “In a brief interview, Tuberville told us he’s getting encouragement in both directions but said Trump […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) is rallying troops in opposition to two dueling legislative proposals that are currently awaiting a vote in the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.  Former State Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield, now in charge of policy for BCA, said while the organization agrees that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter are united behind a bill authored by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) that seeks eliminate the influence of foreign nationals and corporations from Alabama political elections at every level. HB363 would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating […]

According to a memo issued jointly by Alabama’s top elected officials, leaders are taking steps to activate the federal-level Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on the state-level through new and existing levers of the state. Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) issued a joint memo […]

The Alabama Senate slowed down on Thursday as Democrats activated a filibuster against a bill on the calendar to reform the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. RELATED: Revived legislation targets Alabama Department of Archives and History Board appointment process Senators never made it to that portion of the agenda, however, as […]

A proposal to more efficiently verify the age and parental consent of children’s app downloads drew a big crowd to the Alabama House’s child and senior advocacy committee meeting today.  Companion legislation, known nationwide as the App Store Accountability Act, would require app stores like Apple and Google to verify users’ ages and obtain parental […]

On Tuesday, three of the largest veterans service organizations in the state backed a legislative proposal to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) as it was amended by the State Senate last week. Initially, SB67 would have restructured the State Board of Veterans Affairs with various changes to its oversight powers. Now, as […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for Alabama House District 11, representing portions of Cullman and Blount Counties. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned earlier this month, to serve as the constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). RELATED: State Rep. Randall […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee opposing two pieces of legislation awaiting a vote this week related to pharmacy benefit managers and the sustainability of independent pharmacies across the state. SB93 and SB99 are expected to be debated by committee members this […]

In the same meeting that President Donald Trump publicly embarrassed Maine Governor Janet Mills over her outbursts response to his warning that he will eliminate federal funding for states that refuse to enforce new laws related to transgender athletes — Governor Kay Ivey made a power move after the tension. According to FOX News, “at […]

Alabama’s new State House is on track for an early 2027 opening as progress becomes evident next door to the current building at this point in the 2025 state legislative session. State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), chairman of the legislature’s joint committee overseeing the project, said he’s “very pleased” with the progress, that bids are […]

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]

In a rare announcement on Wednesday from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, members advertised the approval of an open call for qualified businesses to apply to become a state testing laboratory. Testing labs were a subset of license categories the AMCC considered and approved in 2023, however, the industry has not been activated yet due […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]