Sen. Katie Britt is leading a charge against Mexican authorities after the “illicit seizure” of Vulcan Materials Company’s port facility at Punta Venado in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Video footage shows the facility being breached and confiscated at gunpoint by Mexican military and police forces. “This forcible seizure of private property is unlawful and unacceptable,” Britt […]

The Business Council of Alabama announced the expansion of its government and public relations teams to include two professionals who are already well acquainted in Montgomery and D.C., alike. Caroline Franklin will serve as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC alongside Paul Shashy with SR Communications as political strategist. Franklin served […]

Appreciating the mutual investment between C Spire and developing fiber infrastructure across the state, the telecommunications company announced CFO Ben Pace is moving to Birmingham. “We have a long-standing commitment to Alabama, and are expanding our services across the state, bringing ultra-fast fiber to rural communities, encouraging private sector broadband investment and leveraging existing resources […]

The special session called by Gov. Kay Ivey to appropriate the final portion of federal pandemic relief funds concluded Thursday with passage by both houses. The Senate passed the bill 30-3 Thursday morning, after adding two amendments. It was sent back to the House and passed there. The $1.06 billion package went to Ivey for […]

Law enforcement, elected officials and residents gathered at a Cullman elementary school to talk about an uncomfortable issue facing parents – school shootings. They also got to see a demonstration of new technology that offers a possible solution.   State Sen. Garland Gudger went to kindergarten at West Elementary School and opened by saying today’s […]

After HB1’s expeditious passage in the house Tuesday, an amendment was added Wednesday by the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Brought by Sen. Chris Elliot (R-Daphne) and agreed upon by the committee, it dictates a further specification of water and sewer allocations to include stormwater projects.  The amendment stipulates that up to $200 […]

The Alabama House passed HB1 Tuesday, appropriating the final $1 billion of federal funds distributed to Alabama from the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA). The special session called by the governor is on track for the bill to land in the Senate on Thursday. The largest portion of the spending measure will benefit hospitals, nursing […]

The Legislature is convening in special session through Thursday, with both chambers looking to answer a $1 billion question. The House meets at 1 p.m. today to vote on the $1.1 billion American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) appropriations package (HB1), after receiving approval from committee last week. The Senate will gavel in at 3:30 to […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) introduced a bill that would transfer $59.9 million from the state’s General Fund to pay down the Alabama Trust Fund. The state has been steadily repaying a $437 million diversion enacted in 2012 at a time when the government was struggling amid the nationwide recession. To stay operational, the Legislature […]

Justice Sarah Stewart is touting that her campaign hauled in more than $157,000 in campaign funds and spoke to standing-room only crowds across the state. Stewart reported 304 contributions from individuals and small businesses. She raised  $42,380.27 through her online efforts and said her average contribution was $516.71. “I am incredibly thankful for the support […]

The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee approved legislation Thursday to appropriate more than $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session to isolate the last portion of ARPA funds from spending talks around the two other state budgets, which are in surplus, but poised for an 8.4% […]

Last night after Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address, Bill Poole, Alabama’s top finance official, spoke with Yellowhammer News about his leadership in the ARPA planning and delivery process. As money is transferred from the federal to state level, he said other states have expended significant resources to outside firms and consultants — […]

One-time tax rebates of $400 or $800 for working families proposed. Special session called. A “game plan” for Alabama’s economy laid out. Gov. Kay Ivey addressed all that and more in Tuesday’s State of the State address. With a strong emphasis on improving education, Ivey related nearly all topics she touched on to “the power […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced his endorsement of Republican Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Chris McCool’s candidacy for the Alabama Supreme Court. “I’m proud to endorse Judge Chris McCool for the Alabama Supreme Court because he’s a Christian conservative and a committed constitutionalist,” said Ainsworth. “While activist judges try to bend or distort the […]

The 2023 legislative session is primed for a quick jump into a heavy agenda starting today. Lawmakers will gavel in at noon and welcome a freshman class of 35 members. Among the items immediately up for discussion include an imminent special session around the delineation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a regular session […]

Students and parents visiting the U.S. Capitol watched in amazement as Senator Katie Britt hit "the Griddy."

A government report supporting relocating Space Command headquarters to Alabama from Colorado has been hailed by state and local officials. A non-public, 87-page report issued from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in May 2022 and obtained by Yellowhammer News confirmed Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal was ranked first in the Air Force’s Evaluation and Selection phases. […]

A development coming to Florence is aiming to be a great place to call home, do business and have fun. All at the same time.  Approved by the city council last week, the West Village is on track to weave a unique identity around downtown Florence, the University of North Alabama campus, and the greater […]

Lawmakers and policy experts from across the state joined together to host the first legislative summit on Alabama’s economy. 

This week's weather offered the perfect backdrop for a groundbreaking event on a long-awaited hotel project in downtown Huntsville.

If you’re an undergraduate student looking for firsthand experience in the public sector this summer, Gov. Kay Ivey has an idea for you. The Governor’s Office announced applications for the summer internship program is now open.  “No matter what industry you imagine yourself working in, an internship here at the State Capitol will truly be […]

Bessemer native and University of Alabama All-American linebacker DeMeco Ryans will be returning to the Houston Texans as head coach.

Gov. Kay Ivey was tasked with appointing a new chairman following the election of Dale Strong to the U.S. House of Representatives.