VANCE, Ala. — An estimate by the Center for Automotive Research found that the non-unionized Daimler Automotive Group employees at Alabama’s Mercedes plant in Vance, near Tuscaloosa, make more per hour than any other auto workers in the country. The Center for Automotive Research compiled estimates of the hourly labor costs, including wages, benefits, and […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In an interview with Yellowhammer Radio’s Cliff Sims Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) compared Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who officially declared as a GOP candidate for president earlier this week, to former President and conservative hero Ronald Reagan. “I believe Ted Cruz would be an excellent president. The parallels between Ted […]

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a new set of guidelines which would require governors to “address climate change” in their emergency preparedness plans to receive funds for that purpose. FEMA’s requirement could put many GOP Governors, including Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, in a bind, considering how much the state encounters […]

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court of the United States, in a 5-4 decision Wednesday morning, sent the Alabama legislative district map back down to the Federal Court for further review. The Supreme Court did not make a ruling in Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama saying the map was wrong or right, instead SCOTUS said […]

According to a report by Al.com’s Leada Gore, more Alabamians are employed by the state and federal governments than by any category in the private sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics information used in the report, 19.7 percent of Alabamians are employed by either the federal or state government. Here are the other […]

(Video Above: Heritage Foundation Chief Economist Steve Moore discusses Gov. Bentley tax hike proposal) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In video for the Alabama Policy Institute (API), Heritage Foundation Chief Economist Steve Moore says Governor Bentley’s proposed tax increases are the wrong way to increase revenue for the state, and in fact will only serve to drive […]

WASHINGTON — Alabama’s six Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a bipartisan letter along with 361 other members of Congress to the President, reminding Obama that any deal with Iran must ensure the nation does not have the ability to build a nuclear bomb. Talks with Iran, which are rapidly approaching […]

WASHINGTON — Analysis by Politico this week names Alabama’s sole Congressional Democrat Terri Sewell (AL7) as one of the prospective replacements for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi upon the former Speaker’s eventual retirement. Pelosi’s previous heir apparent, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD8), has announced his intention to run for Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski’s seat, leaving […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Governor Robert Bentley told a group of business and community leaders Monday during a speech in Birmingham’s Harbert Center that he will get his tax hike proposals passed, even if he has to call for 10 special sessions of the legislature. Bentley’s proposed $541 million tax increase has yet to gain momentum […]

The Bradford Pear trees are blooming, the air is warming up, and Alabama’s school children, college students, teachers, and legislators are headed out on vacation for Spring Break over the next few weeks. As one of the most geographically and ecologically diverse places in the world, Alabama has no shortage of awe-inspiring vacation destinations, from […]

MOBILE, Ala. — A shoplifter at a Walmart in Mobile got away last weekend after scaling a wall, breaking into the ceiling, then punching his way back out, as onlookers stood by, recording the scene. The suspect was initially caught shoplifting by loss prevention officers, and detained in a security office. According to witnesses, he […]

Leeds, Alabama native and former Auburn basketball and NBA star Charles Barkley is no stranger to attracting attention. After earning the nickname “The Round Mound of Rebound” on the court, Barkley is now known as an outspoken, no-nonsense sports commentator for TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” This weekend Barkley spoke out about criticism President Obama has […]

PELL CITY, Ala. — Pell City Police Department Lieutenant Richard Woods passed away of an apparent heart attack during a dramatic and heroic rescue last week. Two teenaged girls were on their way to Soccer practice when they collided with a utility truck, sending the car into a ravine, pinned underneath the truck. Lt. Woods […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), the body tasked with regulating the state’s utilities, and State Auditor Jim Zeigler are taking a hands-on approach to eliminating waste in government by trimming their own offices. In 2014 alone the PSC cut 16 percent of its budget. “The fundamental approach we have taken to […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — According to reports, President Obama will be visiting the Magic City March 26th. He is rumored to be making a speech on the economy at Lawson State Community College. “For some time now, we have been working with the White House in bringing members of the president’s cabinet to Birmingham,” Birmingham Mayor […]

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Watch out Forrest Gump! Margarett Frisby, a 2012 alumna of the University of Alabama and resident of Orange Beach is spending her summer running across the country, raising money for cancer patients. “This coming summer, I will be helping to lead a team of 29 young adults, ages 18-25, in a […]

WASHINGTON — The Select Committee to investigate the Benghazi terror attacks, of which Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL2) is a member, sent a letter to Hillary Clinton’s lawyer, David Kendall, Friday requesting the likely Democratic Presidential hopeful turn over her entire email server to a neutral, independent third party for inspection and review by April 3rd […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb2Iviec4o8 (Video above: Former Infosys employee Jay Palmer testifies against the H-1B visa program) WASHINGTON — Jay Palmer, a Montgomery resident, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week against increasing the number of H1-B visas, sharing the story of how he has personally seen Americans lose their jobs to foreign workers. H-1B visas are […]

(Audio above: “Future People” off of the upcoming Alabama Shakes album, “Sound & Color”) Grammy-nominated Alabama music group Alabama Shakes has a new album dropping next month, but those lucky enough to hear the rock band’s new music are already raving about it. Freelance writer Joe Rhodes earlier this week published a profile in the […]

(Above: Cliff Sims slams Democrat opposition to charter schools) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a passionate rant on Yellowhammer Radio Thursday, host Cliff Sims slammed Alabama Democrats for their refusal to support the historic charter schools legislation passed by the state legislature Wednesday, saying it proves the party is more concerned with special interests than what […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Wednesday that Alabama has joined with 13 other states in opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new, stricter ozone regulations. The states sent a letter to EPA chief Gina McCarthy expressing concern that the regulations are “unlawful and unachievable,” arguing that the necessity of the low […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Wednesday the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) that would require the legislative fiscal office (LFO) to release an annual report detailing all tax incentives, exemptions, credits, and deductions in the prior tax year. “The rationale for the tax expenditure report is to provide increased transparency to […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Avid outdoorsman and country music legend Hank Williams Jr. appeared before the Alabama Senate Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Committee Wednesday to express his support for a bill that would allow hunters to use corn and other bait as aids when deer hunting. Bocephus testified that several other states have no laws against […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), Chairman of the Alabama House General Fund Budget Committee, told Yellowhammer Wednesday that he is planning to introduce a bill eliminating the state tax exemption Alabamians now receive for money paid in FICA and self-employment taxes. If Rep. Clouse’s bill is passed into law, Alabamians would for the […]