Mayor Steven L. Reed proposed reinvesting $50 million in Montgomery capital projects, ranging from neighborhoods, community centers...

The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday will meet for the 15th day of its 2021 regular session.

U.S. Senate candidate Lynda Blanchard held a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, the storied Florida resort owned by former President Donald J. Trump.

The Frontier 2021, an international industrial innovation conference to be held in Birmingham, will leave an indelible mark on Alabama.

Dothan-based AAA Cooper Transportation has once again been named as one of the nation's best midsize employers by Forbes.

Senator Tommy Tuberville delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate focused on the worsening crisis at America's southwest border.

Alabama-based HomTex announced that it has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its Level 1 Surgical masks, green lighting their...

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature held its annual Military Appreciation Day at the State House earlier this week. Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) on Tuesday presented a joint resolution passed by both chambers to Major General Sheryl Gordon, the adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard. The resolution, sponsored by Waggoner, commends Alabama active duty […]

The special election in Alabama House District 73 is shaping up to be a competitive one, with the March 30 primary date quickly approaching.

Birmingham-headquartered Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, P.C., this week announced its national expansion.

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) will continue to serve as a member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield says expanding high-speed broadband access to all Alabamians continues to be a top priority.

The newly formed Defend Our Values PAC's (DOVPAC) first foray into a federal election is already making waves.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed on Thursday afternoon reaffirmed the standalone importance of SB 215, the “Connect Alabama Act.”

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Thursday attended his first hearing as a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. During the meeting, Tuberville continued his advocacy for rural Alabama, highlighting the importance of the Yellowhammer State’s agriculture industry. “I’m excited about being here,” he said in his opening statement. “Alabama’s farmers […]

More than $2 billion has recently been invested to grow and enhance the Port of Mobile, which already contributes over 150,000 jobs and $25.4 billion in economic impact as Alabama’s seaport. However, that value — and the Port’s status as one of the nation’s fastest growing seaports — is now in jeopardy. Yellowhammer News began […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Wednesday held a public hearing on SB 227, which is sponsored by Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison). While it has flown under the public radar thus far, the bill could potentially be one of the most costly pieces of legislation for hardworking Alabama families proposed in […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday worked through a packed slate of committee meetings amid its 2021 regular session. Neither chamber gaveled in, and a legislative day was not burned. Here is a rundown of the day’s proceedings:

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Wednesday announced that the Consortium for Alabama Rural Water and Wastewater Management has been granted $4.85 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a technical assistance and training program and develop construction-ready plans for innovative rural wastewater treatment solutions in Alabama’s Black Belt region. The Consortium […]

The Republican Secretaries of State Committee announced its executive committee for 2021, including Alabama's John Merrill as chair.

Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year...

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced in a written release that the Alabama State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion are once again back open to the public effective immediately. The two historic buildings had been closed to unscheduled visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals visiting the locations are still required to observe […]

The Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday gave a unanimous favorable report to HB 103.

MONTGOMERY — State Sen. Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) comprehensive gaming proposal appears to be dead after a Senate vote on Tuesday afternoon, however chatter around a lottery has only increased in the subsequent hours. A clean lottery bill fell 10 votes short in the House earlier this quadrennium in 2019, yet there is some hope — […]