At a Leidos facility in Huntsville, the next chapter of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capability is being written. The company announced its Enduring Shield rocket system, a ground-based technology, capable of eliminating fast-moving aerial threats, successfully cleared a critical milestone in its global delivery. Days later, members of the Leidos team who helped design, develop and build […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl released his fifth television ad on Friday. In the 30-second spot, Carl (R-Mobile) promotes Alabama’s legacy of peanut farming — while also roasting the “liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas” he’s taken on in Washington during his time in Congress. “Capitol Hill is full of liberal nutjobs with nutty ideas, but I’ve […]

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @Grayson270

A Washington-based polling and analytics firm with Alabama roots clocked in as the No. 1 most accurate private polling firm according to ABC News’ 538. Cygnal, founded by Brent Buchanan in Montgomery, led the 538 private pollster ranking based on a metric known as Pollscore, which indicates a higher or lower combination of error and […]

In a recent visit to the Port of Mobile, State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed celebrated the strategic importance of the port as a “gateway for products to come into Mobile from the Gulf of Mexico — to go all over the United States.” “I’m excited to be at Alabama’s Port in Mobile,” Reed […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama this week hosted their annual research showcase that brought together Alabama leaders to address the business case for child care, and the benefits that expanding access to child care would have on Alabama’s economy.  The event, “Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care,” featured speakers including U.S. Chamber […]

The political arm of the Alabama Association of Realtors announced its endorsement of candidates for Alabama’s upcoming March 5, 2024 primary elections. The list of Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC) endorsements includes candidates respectively for the Alabama Public Service Commission, Courts of both Civil and Criminal Appeals — as well as Chief Justice of […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State Wes Allen have joined the fight in a growing list of officials around the country who believe the Colorado Supreme Court violated the Constitution in barring former President Donald Trump from appearing on their official state ballot last month.  Attorney General Marshall submitted an amicus brief […]

State Senator Wes Kitchens assumed his position in the Alabama Senate today after receiving his oath of office at the Marshall County Courthouse. This comes exactly two weeks after a special primary election across Senate District 9 in which Kitchens avoided a run-off and did not face a general election challenger. Kitchens (R-Arab) now represents […]

It’s rare for political candidates on the local or state level to miss reporting deadlines required by the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. It’s more rare for the penalties from missing those deadlines to incur thousands of dollars for the campaign responsible.  Mandatory fees that stack up for missing reporting deadlines beyond a generous 48-hour […]

At a Leidos facility in Huntsville, the next chapter of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capability is being written.  The company announced its Enduring Shield rocket system, a ground-based technology, capable of eliminating fast-moving aerial threats, successfully cleared a critical milestone in its global delivery.  Days later, members of the Leidos team who helped design, develop […]

Candidates across the state have been denied access to appear on the ballot, in most cases, for failure to comply with Alabama law requiring candidates to submit a statement of economic interests form. This form requires candidates to lists sources of income and provide information about their household income and debt, if any. In the […]

The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund, formerly known as SBA List, bestowed an A+ rating on U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her advocacy in support of the sanctity of life.  “Katie Britt is an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and we could not be more excited to welcome her to the ranks of […]

In a letter to school superintendents, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth expressed strong support for integrating Bible-based, character-focused education in public schools. Ainsworth’s endorsement of LifeWise Academy, a national leader in this area, comes on the first day of School Choice week, a week of advocacy to encourage families to discover the traditional public, public charter, […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators warned the Biden administration of the disastrous economic outlook for U.S. catfish farmers and processers if it adopts a preliminary decision to reduce its responsibility over imported catfish from Vietnam. In a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Senators said the administration should reverse a move […]

State Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) had a busy year in 2023. From a new committee chairmanship, opening roads and businesses in his district, outdoor-focused economic development projects, and the largest tax cut in Alabama history — Jones had a lot to talk about in the latest edition of his newsletter. Here’s what he shared: 10. […]

Baldwin County, Alabama has a lot to show off these days. Thanks to a new groundbreaking talent campaign by the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, more people across the globe will get to hear and see it.  “Belong in Baldwin” will spotlight the wealth of opportunities and unparalleled lifestyle that Baldwin County offers to professionals, […]

Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the Iowa caucuses on Monday night in the biggest indication yet the former president is on a fast track to securing the GOP nomination in the 2024 race to the White House. At time of post, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are still in the mix […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has continually said President Biden’s overregulation of American energy is driving up prices and killing jobs. In a speech from the floor of the Senate last week, Tuberville underscored that while the U.S. is a global leader in nuclear power production – there’s potential for much more. He criticized the current […]

Another special election in Marshall County is inbound after State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) made a successful bid for the State Senate last week. This morning, Jeana Ross, who served as Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education under two governors, announced her candidacy for the vacancy in House District 27. Ross, a […]

In 2021, when Congress passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, promoted and signed into law by President Joe Biden, it included a waiver that made significant changes to Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects.  U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) says while he would, “prefer to repeal the billions of dollars that […]

Jefferson County completed its refinance of $2.24 billion of sewer revenue warrants for a gross savings of $1.17 billion, officials said today. The move reduces the county’s payments on its overall sewer debt. It’s been over a decade since the Jefferson County Commission, in 2011, voted to file the largest municipal bankruptcy in history. Since […]

On Tuesday night, a special election in state Senate District 9 to fill former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield’s seat in the Alabama Legislature’s higher chamber was decided without a runoff.  Among three candidates, two sitting members of the House, Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) emerged victorious with an unofficial 51.7% of the total votes cast.  […]

Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the country's largest privately held construction firms, has announced that it is planning to invest $18.9 million in a project that will expand the firm's national headquarters in Birmingham.