Count State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) as a “no” on the gas tax. Although many Republicans are in favor of a gas tax, Hanes is solidly against the effort and cites the wishes of his constituents as the reason. The Jackson County Republican, who represents the northeastern-most corner of  the state, explained his position in an […]

An Auburn Police Department officer was shot in the line of duty Friday evening. Sources reportedly confirmed the shooting to WVTM. The condition of the officer was not immediately known. The shooting occurred at the Dollar General near Niffer’s Place off of Opelika Road. WSFA was on the scene live in the immediate aftermath of the […]

Alabama Senate leader Del Marsh (R-Anniston) voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s latest action on border security while blaming Democrats for their inability to fix the long-standing issue. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, Marsh said he supports Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency along the Mexican border.

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday that the Alabama Supreme Court has granted the state’s motion to stay a recent “[erroneous]” Jefferson County Circuit Court judgment that declared the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017 to be unconstitutional. This means the law, which prohibits the removal and alteration of monuments more than 40 years old […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) is adding another star to its governmental affairs team. Shortly after breaking BCA’s hiring of Molly Cagle from Manufacture Alabama, sources confirmed to Yellowhammer News that Alabama Farmers Federation Director of State Affairs David Cole is coming on board at the same time. Cole, like Cagle, is joining BCA’s governmental […]

One of Alabama’s rising stars in the governmental affairs world is on the move. Sources confirmed to Yellowhammer News Friday that Manufacture Alabama (MA) Director of External Affairs Molly Cagle has accepted a governmental affairs position with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). While an exact title has yet to be released, Cagle is expected to […]

The nation’s largest public utility has picked the leader of one of Canada’s largest power companies to head the $11 billion federal corporation. On Thursday, the Tennessee Valley Authority board announced the selection of Jeffrey Lyash as president and CEO effective in April.

During an appearance on Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Thursday, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) offered his thoughts on rumblings that policymakers in Montgomery were considering expanding Medicaid rolls. The renewed discussion comes in the wake of Butler County’s Georgiana losing its hospital and some GOP lawmakers in the statehouse suggesting it was something to consider. […]

The city of Birmingham is asking a judge to maintain his ruling that overturned a state law protecting Confederate monuments. In a court filing last week, city attorneys opposed a motion by the state attorney general to stay the decision while Alabama appeals.

BOAZ — Boaz City Schools produced Alabama’s current lieutenant governor. And now, thanks to the system’s participation in a cutting-edge program, Boaz could be paving the way for not just the next generation of students in Marshall County, but young Alabamians statewide. While the Yellowhammer State boasts the nation’s best state-run pre-k program, surging workforce […]

Thursday on WVNN, Rep. Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) hammered the alarming efforts by statehouses around the country to lessen abortion restrictions. Two states, New York and Virginia, are making efforts to move toward the legalization of on-demand abortions allowed in the late stages of the pregnancy, or even after birth. Roby expressed her astonishment regarding this […]

On Thursday, the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) credentials committee voted to call for new elections for chair and vice chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. According to The Associated Press, the resolution approved by the committee would have the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) hold new elections for the top two spots within 90 days. […]

President Donald Trump is not the only one who thinks that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should face consequences for recent anti-semitic comments and other “absurd” behavior. Now, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) is joining in on the call for Omar to face real consequences for her actions. Omar came under “justified criticism” over the weekend after a […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) Thursday delivered a powerful speech on the U.S. House floor urgently calling on President Donald Trump to “declare a national emergency, and to use every other statutory and Constitutional power he possesses to direct the military to secure our southern border, build the wall and protect and save American lives.” The […]

In an interview with Huntsville’s WVNN, Steve Forbes touted his new TV special on PBS and the strengthening economy. Forbes said Thursday on “The Dale Jackson Show” that he believes President Donald Trump will be re-elected, saying the president “will win re-nomination from Republicans, and he will beat the Democrats” because of a multitude of […]

Hillary Rodham Clinton is headed to Alabama in the coming weeks, with activists set to honor the former secretary of state, senator and first lady, in Selma. Leaders with the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the Selma-to-Montgomery March Foundation held a press conference in the Statehouse Thursday, confirming that Clinton will be “headlining” the 2019 jubilee, […]

A suspect was arrested and charged Thursday in the January shooting death of Birmingham Police Department Sgt. Wytasha Carter. Jeremy Owens, 31, is charged with one count of capital murder, one count of murder of a police officer and two counts of attempted murder. He has been under guard while receiving medical treatment since the […]

A Birmingham-area mayor has been removed from office for failing to attend city meetings. AL.com reports that members of the Fairfield City Council voted to remove Ed May II as mayor.

During an appearance on Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Wednesday, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) explained what has inspired the House Democrats’ push for HR1, a bill that he described as a Democrat “wish list” on voting so that “Republicans can’t win.” Rogers is the ranking Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, which held hearings this […]

Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2) Thursday spoke on the House floor to voice her staunch opposition to the recent pro-abortion efforts in New York and Virginia and to express her unwavering support for the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” a bill she is cosponsoring to protect infants who are born alive during failed abortion procedures. Roby […]

Earlier this week, Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled her plan to address the problems facing the state’s prison system, which has been threatened with a takeover by the federal government after a federal judge made a ruling mandating the state make improvements. Ivey’s plan could cost $900 million according to some estimates and require the construction […]

Over the last week and a half, State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) has spoken out about the possibility of the state of Alabama expanding Medicaid rolls, which is an idea up until this point that most Republican lawmakers have vehemently opposed. In remarks to ABC 33/40 earlier this month, Waggoner said the legislature was […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill testified in front of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday, warning against “federal overreach” and advising that absentee voting fraud occurs in the state “frequently” but is seldom prosecuted in local jurisdictions. Merrill was invited by committee Ranking Member Mike Rogers (AL-3) to lend his expertise on an […]

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has joined Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) in objecting to the competitive bid process that resulted in pioneering opportunities for two Alabama aerospace companies. In a letter dated February 4 and addressed to Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Feinstein and a colleague called for modifications to a process which […]