Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) improperly approved the commonly used abortion pill mifepristone. While some Democratic members of Congress have called on President Joe Biden to ignore the ruling, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) praised the decision for protecting […]

While Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has made it a priority to add lanes to Interstate 65 through Alabama to ease traffic conditions, some in the Legislature are skeptical it can be accomplished in the near term. While driving home from the Auburn/Kentucky basketball game it’s obvious that If Tennessee can six-lane I-65, Alabama should do […]

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner’s voting fraud charges have been dismissed. The charges, which were filed in January, were based upon allegations that Turner voted more than once in an election, harvested ballots, and also mailed absentee ballots during last year’s primary and general elections. Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins dismissed the charges April 6 […]

Three people were arrested last month in Russellville on charges relating to voter fraud and identity theft, the office of the Alabama secretary of state said today. Secretary of State Wes Allen said the suspects are Teresa Martin Pascual, Maria Juan Pascual, and Luis Balderman. They are not American citizens. Allen said his office worked […]

Legislation filed by Rep. Randy Wood (R-Anniston) would outlaw the the possession, sale or use of a trigger activator, commonly known as an “auto sear” or “Glock switch.” Law enforcement agencies across the state have raised concern about the small modification that can cause a big impact. In particular, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said the […]

While I spend much of my time meeting with constituents, working on legislation, and voting for you in Washington, my office and I are also here to serve you by working on your behalf with federal agencies. This is one of the most important parts of my job as your representative, and I have found […]

Legislation has been introduced that would allow military personnel and military dependents, licensed as cosmetologists in states other than Alabama, to continue practicing their skill and trade within the Yellowhammer State. State Rep. Kenneth Paschal, a veteran, is sponsoring the bill. “Passage of this legislation will ensure that our fighting men and women and dependents […]

Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) filed a bill in the Alabama House last week that would charge parents if their child brings an unsecured firearm to school. Originally, the bill made the penalty a Class C felony, but Drummond says lawmakers are working on dropping it down to a misdemeanor offense. The state lawmaker promoted her […]

A bill commemorating a slain deputy sheriff is headed to a full vote from the Alabama House this week. The proposed legislation, already passed by the Senate, will steeply limit the amount of time inmates can receive for following prison rules, commonly known as “good time” incentives. Sen. April Weaver (R-Alabaster) titled the legislation “The […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is fighting back against President Biden’s attempt to change Title IX rules that he believes will harm women’s sports in American schools. The Biden administration released rules this week that would expand the meaning of sexual discrimination in schools. The change would effectively prevent any college or school that receives […]

The Biden administration is once again blaming his predecessor for the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. A summary report on the Afghanistan withdrawal was released Thursday, and blamed former President Trump for what took place. The report claims that Biden’s “choices for how to execute a withdrawal from Afghanistan were severely constrained by conditions […]

Just about a month into the 2023 legislative session, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter gave a review of the work done and a preview of the work to be done in the annual legislative review hosted by Yellowhammer News. In Thursday’s event, they provided insight into the major […]

Sen. Katie Britt has joined a growing group of legislators condemning the National Security Council’s recent review of the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. The withdrawal, ordered by the Biden administration, faced serious scrutiny after 13 American service members died in a Kabul suicide bombing as American military personnel were in […]

While there is still work to be done, Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said education is improving in Alabama. Their remarks came Thursday during the annual Yellowhammer News Legislative Update in Montgomery. Reed and Ledbetter joined the Yellowhammer team for a Q&A session during the event. “I think we had […]

Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) filed a bill Wednesday that raises the prospect of lawmakers bringing an end to Alabama’s tax on groceries.  HB250 would initiate the state to “begin phasing-out” the tax from its 4% to 3%, effective Sept. 1, before continuing an annual 1% drop until the tax reaches 0% in 2025.  Garrett’s bill […]

In a 105-0 vote, the Alabama House of Representatives approved another bill that will make life easier for families who have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, children.  In addition to passing the first overhaul of Alabama’s adoption code in more than 30 years, the House moved forward legislation on Tuesday that would […]

The Alabama House of Representatives moved forward Tuesday with legislation that would make it illegal to smoke or vape in a car where a child under the age of 14 is present. It will now head to the Senate for further approval.  HB3, proposed by Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham), would make it a secondary offense […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt boosted an Alabama coal-mining operation during a hearing with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. In the hearing, Britt said some of President Biden’s economic policies are “strangling economic activity across the country.” During her questioning, Britt (R-Montgomery) drew attention to Alabama’s Warrior Met Coal. The business has applied to […]

Legislation to safeguard election integrity in Alabama passed the State Senate on Tuesday. The two bills are sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville). “This legislation is essential to ensuring that the current process we use to run the safest and most secure elections in the country,” Chambliss said. “By banning any form of connective technology […]

The idea of possibly cutting or eliminating Alabama’s grocery tax has gained momentum in recent weeks, as some political leaders, including Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and State Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (R-Huntsville), have openly called for it to be done this year. Monday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) […]

Alabama’s Big 10 Mayors are following “The Game Plan”. “The Game Plan”, as it is known, is an economic incentives package designed to reauthorize, expand, and modernize the ways Alabama attracts and develops businesses. The proposed legislation will be centered on development criteria, including increasing the amount of incentive funds given to businesses and creating […]

A bill has been filed in the Alabama House that seeks to enhance school security and safety. Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) has proposed legislation that would make it a Class C felony for a parent if their child brings an unsecured firearm to school. Class C felonies in Alabama can carry up to a 10-year […]

The state’s top leaders stood side-by-side Monday to kick off the Game Plan, a four-part legislative package to fuel job creation and secure Alabama’s economic future.  Championing the proposal alongside Gov. Kay Ivey were Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth; leaders of both legislative chambers, Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and President Pro Tem Reed; and Minority Caucus leaders […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) continues to criticize the indictment of former President Donald Trump. On Friday, Moore handed out ham sandwiches with “indict this” written on the bags. He said this is “in honor of the fact the Manhattan DA could indict a ham sandwich next.” The sandwiches are ready! Hope to see you […]