On Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) sent a letter to President Donald Trump praising his Oval Office speech to the nation on immigration and border security. Byrne also lauded Trump for holding strong in the fight for border security where other administrations have failed to solve the issue. “I thank you for standing up for […]

In a statement responding to President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech on border security Tuesday night, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan called on Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) to choose between “obstruction or construction.” “The Alabama Republican Party fully supports President Trump and our U.S. Republican congressional delegation in their efforts to keep our borders secure,” […]

After President Donald Trump delivered a nationally televised Oval Office speech on border security Tuesday night, elected officials from Alabama reacted in statements and on social media with praise for the president. Trump’s speech came on the 18th day of a partial government shutdown that stems from his demands for increased funding for border security […]

While it may be too late to save USA Basketball star Maori Davenport’s senior season at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, one prominent state legislator has drafted a bill to bring public oversight and accountability to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) moving forward. As the AHSAA continues to get battered by criticism over its […]

MONTGOMERY — Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) on Tuesday was re-elected in a resounding, bipartisan 98-1 vote. Upon his re-election, McCutcheon delivered the following remarks from the well of the chamber:

MONTGOMERY – Tuesday, the Alabama Senate re-elected President Pro Tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston) by a vote of 32-0, with Marsh gaining strong bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats. Marsh will serve as pro tem for a third consecutive term and is the only person to serve in the role since Republicans took control of […]

The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday announced yet another tax cut for consumers, eliminating a tax on landline telephone service. The specific tax that was cut provided funding for the state Dual Party Relay system, which was created by legislation in 1988. Cutting the tax will not end the system. This comes after the […]

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) is cosponsoring legislation that would allow voting by mail nationwide, amongst other major changes to federal voting laws. The “Vote-By-Mail Act,” H.R. 92, essentially takes the state system used by Oregon nationwide. The bill requires every state to provide registered voters the opportunity to vote by mail. It also institutes automatic voter […]

Criticism of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) continues to crescendo, with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas now publicly questioning whether the AHSAA lied in a statement on Monday. The AHSAA released the statement in an attempt at pushing back on national backlash over its decision to deem Charles Henderson High School and USA […]

On Monday, Republican Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-3) announced that he is cosponsoring the “Life at Conception Act of 2019,” a bill that declares life begins at conception and gives legal protection to unborn children from the very start. In a statement, Rogers said, “As we approach the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, I am […]

As part of her efforts to promote children’s literacy throughout the inaugural festivities, Governor Kay Ivey will be visiting First Class Pre-K classrooms across the state starting on Tuesday. From January 8 through January 11, the week prior to Inauguration Day, Ivey will be reading and distributing books to more than 160 students in Pine […]

State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh and Lieutenant Governor-elect Will Ainsworth on Monday called on the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to immediately reinstate Maori Davenport for the remainder of her senior season at Charles Henderson High School in Troy. The USA Basketball U18 star and Rutgers signee was ruled ineligible by the AHSAA […]

Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) has placed a friendly wager with a congressman from South Carolina as the Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers face off Monday night in the college football national championship game. Freshman Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC) tweeted at Byrne that he had “a 6-pack of Lowcountry beer that says Clemson wins.” […]

In yet another revelation of “Russian tactics” meant to boost Doug Jones’ candidacy in 2017, an Alabama based Democratic operative admitted he viewed his deceptive efforts as “a moral imperative.” On Monday, The New York Times wrote about a second “false-flag” operation used against Republican candidate Roy Moore. This time, Matt Osborne, “a veteran progressive […]

On Monday, NewsTalk 770AM/92.5FM WVNN will launch “The Jeff Poor Show,” a political talk radio program set to air 2:00-5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Hosted by Jeff Poor, a conservative opinion maker in Alabama and regular Yellowhammer News contributor, the show will offer listeners a fresh voice on politics, culture and the news of the day. […]

In an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) responded to the notion of impeaching President Donald Trump, saying that he was for increased oversight of the president while adding that Democrats must not “overreach.” When asked by host Jake Tapper about freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Thursday night […]

While appearing on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) lauded the economy under President Donald Trump’s administration and discussed the impact that the partial shutdown of the government could have on financial markets. After talking about the current impasse in shutdown negotiations, Shelby was asked by the host how the economy could be […]

Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) recently sat down for a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Yellowhammer News, discussing the 2018 election cycle, the new composition of the Alabama Senate, the upcoming legislative session and everything in between. In case you missed it, read the first part here. […]

While appearing on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) spoke about ongoing efforts to reach a bipartisan agreement to reopen the partially shutdown government and better secure the nation’s southern border. Part of the problem that Shelby identified is that Democratic leaders like Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck […]

Support for Maori Davenport is pouring in from across the nation as the USA under-18 star continues to be suspended from playing her senior season at Charles Henderson High School in Troy by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The AHSAA ruled Davenport ineligible after the forward/center cashed a check for $857.20 that was […]

Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) asserted that reopening the government is more important to the people of Alabama than border security. In what was called echoing the Democratic “party line,” Jones, when asked by host Jake Tapper why he would not support President Donald Trump’s top […]

On Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) introduced House Joint Resolution 6, a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. The bill was introduced on the first day of the 116th Congress and marked the first piece of legislation introduced by Byrne in the new Congress, which sees the Democrats back in the majority. Byrne’s […]

Publix Super Markets is acquiring the leases for two Western Market locations in the Birmingham area as the longtime owner of Western prepares to exit the business and discontinue operations, per a report by the Birmingham Business Journal. Publix will acquire leases for the Western located in Mountain Brook and the location in Vestavia Hills […]

On Friday, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) praised Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of former Senator Jeremiah Denton of Alabama. The late Denton was a prominent U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and Navy Cross recipient. The destroyer will be constructed at Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard […]