Three of Alabama’s incumbent Congressman will be representing the Republican Party in the upcoming general election after handily winning their respective primaries over challengers on Tuesday. Rep.’s Robert Aderholt, Gary Palmer, and Mike Rogers won in a convincing fashion with Aderholt claiming 79% of the vote in District 4, Palmer winning 83% of voters over […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) believes President Joe Biden is a hypocrite for putting up fencing around the Capitol for security during the State of the Union speech Thursday night. According to Fox News, security officials began erecting the steel, grated 12-foot-tall fence around the immediate perimeter of the Capitol Wednesday night, continuing a trend […]

This morning, Governor Kay Ivey’s signature on school choice legislation has placed Alabama at the forefront of states in expanding educational freedom in 2024. With the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Alabama joins fourteen other states in offering comprehensive choice programs as state legislatures across the U.S. consider similar expansions in 2024. “Today is […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined the Fox News program “America Reports” with John Roberts to talk about legislation surrounding the ongoing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) issues in college sports. Tuberville’s appearance came in the wake of the news that the Dartmouth University men’s basketball team had chosen to unionize. The former Auburn head football coach […]

Two weeks after a state Supreme Court ruling caused in vitro fertilization to come to a halt in the state, Gov. Kay Ivey signed IVF protections legislation, after it received overwhelming support from the Alabama Legislature. The House of Representatives passed SB159 Wednesday, it received concurrence in the State Senate and was then sent to […]

The race for the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District is headed to a runoff between former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker of Pike Road and Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson, following a competitive primary that also included current State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore).  Once ballots were counted on Tuesday night, Brewbaker led with 39% of […]

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a “minibus” spending package of six spending bills Wednesday by a 339-85 vote in hopes of preventing a partial government shutdown on Friday. 207 Democrats and 132 Republicans voted in favor of the measure. The $450 billion package pushed by Speaker Mike Johnson includes the departments of Veterans Affairs, […]

On Tuesday night, Democratic Party voters went to the polls to select their nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District among a field of eleven candidates. Several of those candidates are incumbents on the state legislative level, including House Minority Leader and State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville), who advanced into a runoff election against former Obama […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation that would give parents across the state additional choice and financial support pathways for school. The CHOOSE Act is sponsored by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) and being carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes former President Donald Trump’s major victory in the state on Super Tuesday is a sign that Alabamians overwhelmingly support his America First message. Trump won the Alabama Republican Party primary with 83.2% of the vote, which was the highest percentage he achieved in any state on Super Tuesday. […]

Alabama moved one step closer to getting a state lottery on Tuesday when the Alabama Senate Committee on Tourism passed legislation that would create an Alabama gambling commission. It creates a lottery, shuts down illegal gambling across the state, ends electronic bingo, even in the six facilities that would remain open, removes sports betting from […]

In an address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday, State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton outlined the necessity of comprehensive workforce development, equitable economic growth, and significant investment in broadband infrastructure to continue driving Alabama’s competitiveness on a global scale. “Thank you all for your leadership and what you do […]

On Tuesday night, sitting Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sarah Stewart, emerged victorious in the race to take over as Chief Justice of the state’s highest court for Tom Parker, who is age-limited to the bench by law. Stewart secured over 60% of votes cast against opponent Bryan Taylor. A former Alabama State […]

As Governor Kay Ivey continues her fight against the United Auto Workers unionization effort at the Mercedes plant, officials across the state are sharing appreciation for her effort to keep the issue in focus. Mark Mattox, Chairman of the Board for Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, was that group. “Associated Builders and Contractors of […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama Senate voted to authorize a loan program to Birmingham Southern College, currently in financial crisis. Last year, the Alabama Legislature approved a similar measure under the distribution authority of State Treasurer Young Boozer, however he cited concerns over the school’s unlikelihood of being able to meet the conditions of loan […]

To reel in red snapper poachers, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to target illegally caught red snapper. The Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a standard methodology […]

The person who set off a bomb outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office last month remains at large and the governor’s office has issued a reward for their arrest. Gov. Kay Ivey office announced Tuesday her office posted a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bomber. Just before […]

As prescription prices continue to rise nationally and throughout the state, legislative leaders in Alabama have begun to look for solutions to solve the growing problem. With that goal in mind, State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) brought forward legislation in the House that he believes could play a significant role in addressing the increase in […]

Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh handily secured the Republican Party nomination Tuesday night. With more than 60% of the vote, her campaign described the victory as a clear mandate from Alabamians: More Trump. Less Biden. Keep Twinkle working hard for Alabama. “I’m thrilled with our victory and am deeply thankful to the Alabamians […]

U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has claimed victory in the Republican Party primary for Alabama’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District. After federally-imposed redistricting was handed down in 2023, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) remained the incumbent Congressman for District 1, Rep. Moore’s residence was drawn into it, and he challenged Rep. Carl for the party’s nomination. […]

State Rep. Corey Harbison is one of the many state legislators working overtime to address the fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court’s recent embryo related ruling that has caused the vast majority of in vitro fertilization treatments in the state to be put on hold. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, Harbison (R-Cullman) delivered a […]

The state has awarded three grants worth $239,000 to help train local first responders. Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The new training will focus on treating overdoses, navigating dangerous driving conditions, and responding to active shooter situations. “When the unthinkable happens, we rely on our first responders to provide life-saving assistance,” Ivey said. “Our first responders […]

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and time again their number one concern is the chaos down at our Southern Border.  I proudly supported the passage of the strongest border security bill that has ever passed Congress. H.R. […]

HB229, sponsored by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), is being promoted by the College Republican Federation of Alabama to highlight the native biodiversity that Alabama has to offer. The promotion of native grasses and conservation efforts creates benefits to Alabama’s ecosystems overall. These benefits include the ability of small mammals, wildflowers, and ground-nesting birds to […]