U.S. Senator and 2026 frontrunner to become the next Governor of Alabama, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), voiced his support Wednesday for the multi-bill utility reform package moving through the Alabama Legislature. In a weekly call with in-state reporters, Tuberville urged lawmakers to pass the legislative package, saying the current Public Service Commission members who fail to […]

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his campaign finance committee on Wednesday morning in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026. The committee is already off to a blockbuster start ahead of the May 19 primary and November 3 general election. According to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama Secretary of State’s […]

South Alabama’s industrial recruitment momentum continued this week. J&M Industries, Inc. — a Louisiana-based parent company of four subsidiaries producing food packaging, industrial-grade tarps and covers — plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Houston County Distribution Park near Dothan. According to a Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce release, the project […]

Defend American Jobs, the Republican-aligned affiliate of crypto super PAC Fairshake, is spending $5 million to support U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) campaign for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, the group announced Tuesday. The five-week advertising buy will feature a new spot highlighting President Trump’s endorsement of Moore, running on broadcast television, Fox News, and […]

Dow Briggs, M.D. is the Executive Vice President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. There are many reasons why Jackson Hospital is struggling, but Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s reimbursement is not why it is in bankruptcy. Despite the misleading claims made by the hospital’s CEO, Jackson Hospital is reimbursed more […]

A new study from the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranks State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) as the most effective Alabama Senate Republican and the only senator to exceed expectations for four consecutive legislative sessions. The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint research enterprise of Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia measures legislative effectiveness using […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Republican Party have announced their support for the reform package making its way through the Alabama Legislature this session — and praised lawmakers for “making sure families come first, and that the system is transparent, responsible, and focused on the public interest.” HB403, HB399, and HB392 will receive their […]

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled Friday in favor of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, dismissing a lawsuit that had sought to block the agency’s licensing process. The case was brought by Jemmstone Alabama LLC and other companies that were denied licenses, including Bragg Canna of Alabama, Insa Alabama and Alabama Always. The applicants […]

Officials with the University of Alabama System and UAH, its Huntsville campus, are praising are praising U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong for securing federal funding support tied to the university’s Exploration Plaza expansion — backing they say will accelerate research, innovation, and student opportunity in Huntsville. “We are extremely grateful to […]

Across the country, families are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more. Insurance costs more. Energy costs more. Washington’s inflationary policies and radical environmental mandates have made everyday life harder for working people in red states and blue states alike. Here in Alabama, conservative members of the House of Representatives believe our job is simple: protect Alabama […]

As February begins, many Alabamians start planning how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The state offers a wide range of romantic destinations, and one Orange Beach restaurant has earned national recognition — Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort has been named to OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list. According to OpenTable, the annual list is compiled […]

Alabama’s business recruiters aim to build on the success of the state’s flourishing aerospace industry at a major international trade show that kicks off this week. A team from the Alabama Department of Commerce is participating in the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre. This year marks the 10th edition of the biennial event that […]

A group of Alabama legislators composed of leaders from both parties introduced a three-bill “Affordability Protection Plan” on Thursday aimed at addressing utility costs and oversight for the next wave of the state’s economic growth. In a news release issued Thursday by the office of Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro), lawmakers who will […]

This week, State Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham) filed SB257, a constitutional amendment that would establish a statewide lottery and legalize in-person casino-style games and in-person and online sports wagering. Under the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, the Legislature has no power to authorize lotteries or gift enterprises for any purposes, this bill would propose an […]

Missouri recently became the 39th state to allow legalized sports betting, and the numbers from their first month of operations are staggering, while it still remains illegal in Alabama. According to a report from Bet Missouri, residents wagered over $543 million in the first full turn of the calendar from December 1-December 31, 2025. The […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. Tom Neely is Chairman of Birmingham-based Oxford Pharmaceuticals. While many of us try our best to forget the COVID pandemic in 2020, one serious issue that was revealed during […]

A 2024 report from Americans for Public Trust found that a Swiss billionaire funneled close to $100 million through a dark money organization to influence state ballot campaigns across the country, including measures on abortion, election law, redistricting, and minimum wage. On Tuesday, the Alabama House moved to ensure that kind of influence doesn’t reach […]

The Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative was created during the 2025 legislative session to develop a coordinated plan for revitalizing the state’s rural communities. Operating under the Alabama Growth Alliance, a public-private partnership established by the Legislature. At Yellowhammer News’ annual Legislative Preview event last week, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) outlined what rural […]

Across Alabama, criminals are exploiting a growing gap in consumer protection—and families are paying the price. Cryptocurrency kiosks, often called “crypto ATMs,” are increasingly being used by scammers to steal hard-earned money from unsuspecting Alabamians. House Bill 303, the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, offers a commonsense solution. Alabama lawmakers should act quickly and pass […]

When state officials talk about jobs and keeping Alabama economically competitive, the word “workforce” is no longer just a slogan. Alabama’s top leaders detailed those efforts last Tuesday evening at Yellowhammer News’ annual Legislative Preview event, featuring remarks from Workforce Secretary Greg Reed and a Q&A with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Senate President […]

Montgomery TechLab is building on growing momentum in Alabama’s defense and technology sectors with the launch of the second cohort of its MTL Defense Accelerator, welcoming five early-stage companies focused on dual-use technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, advanced materials, autonomy, and energy infrastructure. Announced Jan. 21, the eight-week accelerator is designed to help […]

Last week, Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto announced his executive leadership team, assembled to support the next phase of the Port’s growth and to strengthen its role in driving statewide economic development. “As the Port grows in scale and responsibility, it’s essential that we have a leadership structure that is aligned, forward-looking, […]

Alabama head coach Nate Oats was right when he said the NCAA’s eligibility system is broken. And the Charles Bediako situation is the latest example of how college basketball has become trapped in a rulebook full of contradictions, gray areas, and selective outrage.  I’m an old school guy, and I don’t love the idea of […]