Sean Ross, a day-one political advisor to and senior member of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staff in Washington, was elevated as Chief of Staff with high acclaim from Britt. “I can think of no one more qualified to step into this role than Sean Ross. Since before I even announced my candidacy, Sean has been […]

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill weighed in on the high-stakes 2026 election cycle in Alabama during a recent interview with CBS 42. A veteran politician himself, Merrill gave insight on the potential ticket up and down the ballot, which will see several term-limited officials having to decide which office to run for next. Merrill said […]

Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative activist, is setting her sights on some Alabama lawmakers’ ongoing effort to reform the practice of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state.  This morning, Gaines utilized her platform to argue current proposed reform measures will levy a prescription tax at the expense of consumers. […]

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen joined “Alabama Politics This Week” in studio yesterday to discuss some legislative topics — as well as some political ones. At the end of the interview, when asked if U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who has been publicly mulling a run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of re-election, Stadthagen […]

As Alabama lawmakers are debating major legislation to reform pharmacy benefit managers within the state — President Trump recently confirmed that federal-level reform is imminent.  During an interview with the president last week, Matthew Foldi reported, “President Trump sounded optimistic on the prospects of getting it done before the end of the year, saying “I […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan thinks that if Tommy Tuberville runs for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026 — he’ll be the only show in town. But if he runs for Governor of Alabama, he might run into some issues. In an interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” on Thursday morning, Givhan (R-Huntsville) said […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continued to fuel speculation about his run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 this morning in an appearance on Longshore & McKnight. Tuberville (R-Auburn) also revealed an interesting detail about his recent visit with former rival-turned friend Nick Saban. RELATED: Tuberville is telling colleagues ‘he wants to run for governor’ in […]

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, with facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Baldwin County, has applied for a State Health Plan adjustment to add 60 new substance use treatment beds in Shelby County – a county that currently has no residential addiction treatment facilities. The expansion would establish 10 detox beds and 50 residential treatment beds in […]

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 […]