On Tuesday night, Democratic Party voters went to the polls to select their nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District among a field of eleven candidates. Several of those candidates are incumbents on the state legislative level, including House Minority Leader and State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville), who advanced into a runoff election against former Obama […]

In an address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday, State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton outlined the necessity of comprehensive workforce development, equitable economic growth, and significant investment in broadband infrastructure to continue driving Alabama’s competitiveness on a global scale. “Thank you all for your leadership and what you do […]

On Tuesday night, sitting Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sarah Stewart, emerged victorious in the race to take over as Chief Justice of the state’s highest court for Tom Parker, who is age-limited to the bench by law. Stewart secured over 60% of votes cast against opponent Bryan Taylor. A former Alabama State […]

Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh handily secured the Republican Party nomination Tuesday night. With more than 60% of the vote, her campaign described the victory as a clear mandate from Alabamians: More Trump. Less Biden. Keep Twinkle working hard for Alabama. “I’m thrilled with our victory and am deeply thankful to the Alabamians […]

U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has claimed victory in the Republican Party primary for Alabama’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District. After federally-imposed redistricting was handed down in 2023, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) remained the incumbent Congressman for District 1, Rep. Moore’s residence was drawn into it, and he challenged Rep. Carl for the party’s nomination. […]

As the 2024 legislative session advances, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced the addition of two legislative priorities to its agenda: A focus on the expansion of Alabama’s port infrastructure and the enhancement of childcare tax credits. According to BBA, in recognition of the role transportation and logistics play in economic growth, they fully support […]

After thirty years as the first and only Republican to represent District 3 on the Alabama State Board of Education, Stephanie Bell has endorsed Kelly Mooney to fill the seat. This is Bell’s first-ever official endorsement of any candidate for public office. Bell, who was first elected in 1994, has served eight terms, including one […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its annual panel discussion Wednesday with the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Now in year two of the quadrennium, it was the second installment of the event featuring Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter alongside one another as leaders of their respective […]

Former President Donald Trump’s said in a Thursday night interview on FOX News with Sean Hannity that he talked to U.S. Senator Katie Britt last week about their support for families and hopeful parents pursuing treatment through in vitro fertilization (IVF) following a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that ignited discussion on the topic […]

Today, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Alabama’s very own, U.S. Senator Katie Britt will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union address next Thursday, March 7. “I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to speak directly to my fellow […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its annual panel discussion Wednesday with the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Now in year two of the quadrennium, it was the second installment of the event featuring Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter together as leaders of their respective […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its annual panel discussion Wednesday with the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Now in year two of the quadrennium, it was the second installment of the event featuring Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter alongside one another as leaders of […]

State lawmakers from both parties introduced bills this week with the goal of protecting in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers from legal liabilities following a February 23 ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that defined frozen embryos as “children” – leading many clinics to suspend their services to families in the days following the ruling. State […]

On Tuesday morning, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the Business Council of Alabama to share a range of economic and workforce challenges the Alabama Legislature is tackling in the 2024 session — and the ways in which the state has made considerable gains.  Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), now in his second session as Speaker of […]

As the Alabama Senate takes up the legal gaming package passed by the House, the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) spoke to Yellowhammer News about some of the key aspects that went into the proposal from start to finish: YHN: How did you, Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and other […]

On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement about the “detonation of an explosive device located outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.” Marshall stated, “in the early hours of Saturday, February 24, an explosive device was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office building in Montgomery. Thankfully, no staff or personnel […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act (SEEDS) to speed the development of much-needed industry-ready sites across the state, according to her office. A key portion of the “Game Plan” package of […]

A candidate vying to become a Jefferson County District judge has been given $150,000 in a single campaign contribution from an unclear source. According to a campaign finance report filed earlier this week, Chuantae Brown went from under $7,500 in campaign finances to over $150,000 in a matter of days.

Candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Bryan Taylor, has recently picked up several crucial endorsements in a competitive race that will appear on the March 5, 2024 GOP primary ballot. His latest endorsement comes from Manufacture Alabama, the state’s top trade association representing manufacturers and their partner industries. Taylor, a former Alabama […]

Last week’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that specified embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children, and therefore protected by the Alabama Constitution, is receiving attention from officials across state and party lines.  U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her support for the one-in-six Americans who struggle with infertility while remaining a […]

As campaign ads sweep across screens in the home stretch of a bloody primary election contest between two sitting Alabama congressmen, Rep. Jerry Carl is calling for his opponent Rep. Barry Moore to “denounce the misleading television ads” being pushed by a group that Moore claimed he rejected support from in the 2024 cycle.  In […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced today that the board of directors of ProgressPAC, BCA’s pro-jobs political affiliate, has endorsed Jeana Ross in the Alabama House of Representatives District 27 special election. Ross previously served as the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, where she oversaw the largest expansion of the […]

President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and opportunities facing state lawmakers now in week three of the 2024 legislative session.  He commended colleagues for their approach so far in tackling key legislative priorities such as the Senate-led effort […]

A massive party is about to sweep across the South this summer. A seven-stop tour from the producers of the blockbuster Rock The South festival will make its way to Mobile, Alabama on June 21 and 22 in what will become another annual staple for country music: Rock The Country – a festival for the […]