U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Rep. Barry Moore in the heated GOP primary contest in Alabama’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District against Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) — now just two weeks away from election day. “Since 2021, Barry Moore has been a strong voice in Congress fighting for a secure border, fiscal conservatism, and the unborn,” […]

State Rep. Leigh Hulsey is working to pass a bill that would make it illegal for clergy members, such as pastors, youth ministers, and church leaders, to engage in sexual acts with individuals under the age of 19 – a statute that exists for school employees.  Hulsey (R-Helena) said the legal ambiguities that have allowed […]

On May 7, 2024, former top Trump White House and intelligence community official Cliff Sims will release The Darkness Has Not Overcome: Lessons on Faith & Politics from Inside the Halls of Power.  The book will take readers inside some of the most secretive places in America – including Top Secret “doomsday” bunkers, the president’s […]

U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spearheaded a letter addressed to the Ambassador of Nicaragua expressing deep concern over violations of religious freedom in Nicaragua and calling for the release of imprisoned pastors. In December, eleven Nicaraguan pastors and other individuals associated with Mountain Gateway — a Christian organization based in Texas with missionary presence in […]

A two-bill package to allow a statewide lottery, casinos, sports betting, and a proposed regulatory structure to oversee it all passed a vote of the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday. Such a proposal has not been agreed upon by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature yet in the 21st century.  The first bill, totaling […]

The U.S. Senate is currently on a state work week, allowing members to travel home and visit with constituents and groups after dealing with a heavy agenda in recent weeks. Alabama’s two U.S. Senators were in Montgomery today and made a visit to the Alabama State House along their way to see state lawmakers who […]

Under legislation passed by the Alabama State Senate on Tuesday, third parties such as political operatives and campaign workers who collect and submit absentee or mail-in ballots in exchange for payment, would be subject to prosecution.  The practice of “ballot harvesting” was Alabama Senate Republicans’ first target of the 2024 state legislative session. SB1, brought […]

During his farewell address on the floor of the United States Senate in 2017, Luther Strange said he approached the end of his service in the world’s greatest deliberative body with “both the optimism of a young student and the battle scars of a man in the arena.” Now young – and maybe not so […]

This morning in Montgomery, school choice advocates, students and families gathered to celebrate all of the school choice options in Alabama – unified in the hope of further advancing those options during the 2024 state legislative session.  One week ago, Governor Kay Ivey announced the introduction of the CHOOSE Act in her State of the […]

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday, covering a wide range of policy lifts identified as top priorities across state government.  He offered insight into the latest advancements in workforce development, education and training, childcare, support for small businesses and military families, as well as stewardship of the state’s strong […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its sixth annual Women of Impact Awards event last month at the Florentine in Birmingham to honor 20 of Alabama’s most influential women across government, business and nonprofit sectors in tribute to the extraordinary impact they’ve made on the state and its people.  The award recognizes women in Alabama who have earned […]

Members of the Shelby County delegation to the Alabama House introduced a bill in the first week of the 2024 legislative session to make the election of board members for the North Shelby County Library Board consistent with the expectations of residents in their community and the procedures in place for boards across the state.  […]

A bill filed by State Rep. Phillip Rigsby aims to help doctors in Alabama find and treat rare diseases in babies as soon as they’re born.  Named after Zachary Thomas, a young boy born with a rare disease that couldn’t be treated right away because his condition wasn’t found early, the Zachary Thomas Newborn Screening […]

The University of Alabama System announced a leadership transition at the highest level as Chancellor Finis “Fess” St. John IV prepares to take on a new role at the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership. Sid J. Trant, the system’s current general counsel and senior vice chancellor, is set to serve as interim chancellor starting […]

Kellyanne Conway, political strategist and pollster renowned for her breakthrough work on Donald Trump’s 2016 underdog presidential campaign, addressed a group of state lawmakers this morning on research conducted by her firm into the prospect of legalizing forms of gaming in Alabama.  According to polling conducted by her firm, KAConsulting, 74% of Alabama voters said […]

Governor Kay Ivey delivered the specifics of a much-anticipated school choice plan during her State of the State address on Tuesday night. Her ultimate goal is to sign the first major school choice expansion since the Alabama Accountability Act passed now over a decade ago into law.  “Now, our next step is to provide our […]

Putting legal forms of gaming back to a vote of the people of Alabama – as well as rooting out illegal operations currently pervasive across the state – solidified its position on the table in the 2024 legislative session with support from Governor Kay Ivey in her State of the State address on Tuesday night.  […]

Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) this morning to outline fundamental priorities ahead of her annual State of the State address tonight as the Alabama Legislature kicks off the 2024 session. Ivey highlighted successes of 2023, including the maintenance of a historic budgetary position in both the general and and education […]

On Tuesday, State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) reunited with colleagues for the start of the 2024 legislative session after suffering from a heart attack during a trip to South Korea in July. Here’s what he said from the floor of the Alabama Senate: State Senator Tim Melson  “Thank you to all the members that reached out to […]

From the Wiregrass to the White House, Cliff Sims has paved an impressive way to his current vantage over U.S. national security issues — in particular, China. On Monday, it was announced U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson appointed Sims as a Commissioner to the United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission, a group […]

State Rep. Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka) pre-filed a bill to allow cross-play competition between Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) school sports and non-member school teams from Alabama. Under the proposed legislation, AHSAA member schools would be allowed to compete against other school sports associations like the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) that agree to adhere […]

On Monday, the Alabama Forestry Association’s political arm, ForestPAC, made their endorsement in the race for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Representing Alabama’s forestry community, including manufacturers, landowners, loggers, and industry, the group wields significant influence in Montgomery and across the state. While other groups have withheld their endorsement in the Chief Justice […]

Thomas Govan, a Republican candidate for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2 position, announced his campaign has started airing a new commercial that outlines his background and beliefs his campaign slogan: “Go With Govan” “Our television ad lets voters know the fundamental facts that guide my life – I am a Christian conservative, […]

Ahead of the 2024 state legislative session commencing on Tuesday, the majority caucuses of both the House and Senate are releasing their platform and policy priorities. The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced its platform, “Leadership That Works!” According to the Caucus, House GOP members unanimously agreed to prioritize during the 2024 regular legislative session. “Since […]