In 2019, Florida passed a law banning sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants in the state. A federal court ruled last September that the law was unconstitutional because it violated equal protection rights. Last week, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a brief in a federal appellate court supporting Florida in the legal battle. The amicus […]

In response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week, some Alabama lawmakers are already looking at ways to prevent future mass shootings in the Yellowhammer State. State Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) recently joined Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal” and said the legislature needed to focus on solutions to help keep Alabama’s […]

In the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, last week, many are searching for ways to prevent future school shootings. While some have pushed for stricter gun laws, others believe the focus needs to be on adding more security to the schools themselves. Recently on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson […]

Earlier this month, the Mexican government shut down operations of the Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company in Mexico, citing environmental concerns. Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined eight of their Senate colleagues in a letter demanding President Joe Biden take action on this issue. The senators argue that this action by […]

In the wake of the mass shooting that occurred earlier this week in Uvalde, Texas, many Democratic members of Congress are calling for more gun control. Friday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) argued that more gun laws would not solve the problem. He said mass shootings and other violent acts […]

Last week, My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell visited Alabama to campaign for Lindy Blanchard, who was running for the GOP nomination to be Alabama’s governor. According to Secretary of State John Merrill, Lindell also filed a lawsuit against his office over concerns about electronic voting machines. The lawsuit includes accusations Lindell made last year when […]

Tuesday in the Alabama fifth congressional district Republican primary election, Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong got over 44% of the vote, leading his nearest competitor by more than 20 points. Strong will now face former Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Casey Wardynski in a runoff election on June 21. Thursday on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson […]

Earlier this month, the select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued subpoenas for five Republican members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). Tuesday, Brooks was confronted about the subpoena by MSNBC reporter Vaughn Hillyard during an interview on “Andrea Mitchell Reports.” Brooks, who is also a candidate […]

HUNTSVILLE — The day before primary Election Day in the Yellowhammer State, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made a campaign appearance with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) at the Huntsville International Airport and touted his endorsement of Brooks for U.S. Senate. Cruz originally endorsed Brooks for the Alabama Senate seat in October 2021. “I’m tempted […]

In reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden are seeking membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Two Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation, who also sit on the Armed Services Committee, are pushing for the two European countries to be accepted into NATO as soon as possible. U.S. Reps. Mike […]

With inflation and gas prices reaching record highs, many are wondering if there’s anything that can be done at the state level to give Alabama citizens some relief. Gubernatorial candidate Lew Burdette said the Alabama Legislature could help the people of the Yellowhammer State immediately by cutting taxes. Thursday, Burdette discussed his tax cut plan […]

Casey Wardynski, retired U.S. Army colonel and Republican candidate for Alabama’s open fifth congressional district seat, is pushing to radically cut the size of government. Wardynski, who served as the assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in the Trump administration, said one way to cut spending in Washington, D.C. was to […]

Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report ranked Huntsville No. 1 in the outlet’s 2022-2023 edition of “Best Places to Live in the United States.” Alabama’s Rocket city moved up to No. 1 after being ranked third last year. Wednesday, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle reacted to the news on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” […]

Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced the Thorium Energy Security Act, which he says would prevent the destruction of Uranium 233 (U-233), a critical element used in nuclear power. Tuberville was joined by U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, in introducing the bill. In […]

There are currently three people hoping to be the Republican nominee for state auditor in Alabama. The current incumbent, Jim Zeigler, can’t run because of term limits and has instead decided to run to be Alabama’s next secretary of state. Tuesday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” Alabama State Auditor candidate State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle […]

Currently there are four candidates vying for the Republican nomination to be Alabama’s next secretary of state. Current Secretary of State John Merrill is ineligible to run due to term limits. Secretary of State candidate Christian Horn said his campaign was about more than just the office he was seeking. Monday, Horn joined WVNN’s “The […]

Gas prices in the Yellowhammer State are still hitting record highs this week. According to AAA, the average gas price in the state on Monday was $4.20, which is the highest ever recorded in Alabama and 38 cents higher than a month ago. Gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard not only blamed President Joe Biden for the […]

Last week, the Select Committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued subpoenas for five Republican members of Congress. Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) announced that the Select Committee subpoenaed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and U.S. Reps. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Mo Brooks […]

Gubernatorial candidate Tim James continues to promote his school choice plan on the campaign trail. Critics of the plan say more school choice didn’t solve the problems and would just take away money and resources from public schools in Alabama. Wednesday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” James defended his school choice plan and blasted the […]

Last month, the Biden administration announced the creation of the “Disinformation Governance Board” that would be under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas first mentioned the creation of the Board in April during his testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), […]

Gas prices are spiking across the country this week, with the average price at the pump in the Yellowhammer State being $4.03 a gallon, according to AAA. While the Biden administration has blamed “Putin’s price hike” for skyrocketing costs, many Republicans in Congress are pointing to the president’s own energy policies as the main cause. […]

After the Supreme Court draft opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked to Politico last week, many activists have taken to protesting outside some of the Supreme Court justices’ homes. While the Biden administration has put out a statement calling on the protesters to remain peaceful, some have argued that the […]

Last week, a draft opinion of the Supreme Court leaked that says the majority of the court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The leaker has yet to be identified. Many Republicans in Congress reacted to the leak with concern about the future integrity of the institution. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), who is also […]

In 2020, Alabama had a record number of people vote by absentee ballot because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some Democrats say that record was a reason early voting access should be expanded in the Yellowhammer State. Currently in Alabama, a voter must have an valid excuse and apply for an absentee ballot in order to […]