As Congress considers the debt ceiling agreement this week, one member of the Alabama GOP congressional delegation said he hasn’t decided on whether or not to support it. President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy released their negotiated agreement over the weekend, which raises the debt ceiling and puts a cap on future spending. U.S. […]

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Tuesday a ban on transgender student-athletes competing in collegiate sports inconsistent with their biological sex. “Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in Alabama,” Ivey said. “It’s about fairness, plain and simple.” In 2021, the governor signed […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is calling on Republican members of Congress to reject the deal brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling. Debt ceiling “compromise” raises America’s debt $4+/- TRILLION in 2 years! All Congressmen & Senators who are Debt Junkies, like high inflation, look forward to […]

The Alabama Legislature passed a bill that could rescue Birmingham-Southern College and other financially strained colleges in the state. The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund to provide temporary aid awaits Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature after approval from the Senate and House. Proposed by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), the idea received […]

Sensationalism sells, or at least garners clicks. No more has that been the case then with recent stories circulating the web involving Senator Tommy Tuberville and a recent stop he made on Donald Trump Jr.’s radio show, Triggered. The Senator is being accused by various news outlets of discrimination against inner city teachers by officials […]

It is hard to imagine that it was only a little over 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote in the United States. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women full suffrage was finally ratified in 1920. In recent decades, many folks have lamented that there are very few women […]

The Noah Act, which was passed Thursday, is something that has the ability to aid those with neurological disorders and law enforcement officers. For Rep. Leigh Hulsey, the sponsor of the bill, the legislation hits close to home. Her son Noah, is on the autistic spectrum, and served as a guiding light in working with […]

The Alabama Legislature passed a tax rebate bill Thursday, fulfilling one of Gov. Kay Ivey’s main priorities for this legislative session. The legislation, brought by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), approved $150 tax rebates for individuals and $300 for couples who filed state income tax returns in 2021. During her State of the State Address […]

Welcome back to the fifth and final installment of the Yellowhammer Multimedia 2023 list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. It’s been great to get your feedback all week on the rankings. This list is drawn from myriad conversations, as well as recent political and policy developments. It recognizes the top individuals in […]

The House Armed Services Committee is launching an investigation into the continued delays in the selection of a permanent base for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. “Today, I launched an investigation into the continued delays in the SPACECOM Headquarters basing decision,” said Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-Saks). “The fact is, the Air Force already made […]

U.S. Rep Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) is claiming that former President Donald Trump originally wanted to put the new Space Command headquarters in Florida, but was talked out of it by one of his advisors. Carl discussed the issue Thursday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program.” “Trump wanted to put it in Florida,” Carl said. “Most people […]

The Legislature is on track to finalize four major budget bills today.  The $3 billion General Fund, $8.8 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF), and two supplemental spending plans, totaling roughly $4 billion, make for a $15 billion day in decisions for both chambers. All four bills were passed out of committees with amendments Wednesday.  A […]

Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Tim Scott to introduce legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding credit access for millions of Americans with limited or non-existent credit histories. Entitled “The Credit Access and Inclusion Act,” the bill has received bipartisan support and the backing of Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine. “Hardworking Alabamians and Americans who have […]

Welcome back to Yellowhammer Multimedia’s 2023 list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. Today is installment number four. Drawn from myriad conversations with insiders, as well as recent policy developments, the list recognizes the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence for those they represent and the Yellowhammer […]

The House version of a long-awaited grocery tax reduction was approved in committee Wednesday.  The bill, sponsored by Ways and Means Education Chair Rep. Danny Garrett, could be on the floor as soon as Thursday and moved through the Senate next week. Following suit with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth’s proposal to reduce or eliminate the […]

Former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Mike Bolin is back in the political arena. The Jefferson County Republican announced today he is running for the Jefferson County Commission District 5 position. “Jefferson County is in a great place and has come a long way, but we can always do better,” Bolin said. “We can always […]

Over the last decade, there have been multiple convictions for absentee ballot fraud across the state of Alabama. As a Probate Judge, a legislator and now as Secretary of State, I am committed to eliminating election fraud in our state. HB209, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, makes incredible strides in protecting the rights of Alabama […]

In a Senate meeting Tuesday that overcame a bipartisan filibuster, lawmakers gave the green light to modify and reinvest in the Alabama Accountability Act. The legislation was initially passed in 2013.  Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) ultimately led the chamber to passage in a 26-7 vote. His bill proposes enlarging the educational tax credit program that […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is calling on his Republican colleagues to stand strong against raising the debt ceiling until there’s an agreement to cut government spending. President Joe Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House Monday, but currently there is still no deal on increasing the government’s borrowing limit. Treasury Secretary […]

Welcome to the third installment of Yellowhammer Multimedia’s peek behind the curtain into the most powerful and influential leaders in Alabama politics. Drawn from conversations with insiders across the state, and the most recent developments in politics and public policy, the list recognizes the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and […]

Dolly Parton has decided to step out of her creative comfort zone. While music has always been something that the country singer has been known for, recently she has been using her voice for a different reason. Parton, over the past few years, has stepped into the turbulent politics and societal issues of the day. […]

State Rep. Fred L. Plump Jr. has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and agreed to step down from the Alabama House of Representatives, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A filing today in U.S. District Court alleges Plump (D-Fairfield), 76, conspired to commit wire fraud and obstructed justice. The charges stem […]

Today begins the Legislature’s 11th week of business. There are seven legislative days remaining in the 2023 general session. Here are some things to keep an eye on this week: Clock Ticking This week marks a definitive last call for legislation. Given the minimum five-day threshold required for a bill to be passed, if it […]

The peek behind the curtain continues. Welcome to the next installment of Yellowhammer Multimedia’s list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. Drawn from myriad conversations with insiders, as well as recent policy developments, the list recognizes the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence for those they represent […]