New legislation that will help to identify unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans and outline the disposition of those cremains in a state or national military cemetery was filed in the Alabama House today. State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), a 21-year veteran of the Army, introduced House Bill 129 and explained why he believes it’s […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is now joining Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims and Marshall County District Attorney Jennifer Bray in blasting the Biden administration over its border policies. Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Marshall County Officials in Condemning Biden’s Dangerous Immigration Policieshttps://t.co/xtxz9dJxDm pic.twitter.com/5dcgASUxrg — Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) March 27, 2023 The condemnation […]

The Alabama State House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1 last week, which adds mandatory sentences and strengthens penalties against fentanyl traffickers. The bill was presented by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and had 101 co-sponsors in the House. Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) discussed why […]

During last week’s budget hearing with the U.S. Forest Service, Sen. Katie Britt questioned Forest Service Chief Randy Moore on cuts to a program she considers vital to fighting wildfires. Britt (R-Montgomery) is a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. “The Administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget for […]

During Thursday’s House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee’s hearing on the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Administration (ATF)’s actions on gun control, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) criticized the Biden administration for trying to take away gun rights. Instead of going after violent criminals and the cartels controlling our open southern border, the Biden Administration is attacking law-abiding […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is once again calling on lawmakers in Montgomery to pass a bill drafted by his office that would crack down on criminal gangs in the Yellowhammer State. The Alabama Criminal Gang Prevention Act would criminalize gang-related activities, strengthen penalties against those using a firearm in connection with gang-related activates, and […]

While the two-year-old tale of moving the U.S. Space Command to Alabama continues to take twists and turns, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is among the voices calling for a final decision. “I am hopeful that the Secretary of the Air Force will announce a final basing decision soon,” the Huntsville congressman said today. The latest […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has joined a growing list of GOP lawmakers condemning the actions of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump. Rogers (R-Saks), chair of the House Armed Services Committee, said the possible charges are illegitimate. “I am deeply disturbed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s […]

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed a “common sense” bill centered on liquor liability insurance reform. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliot (R-Josephine), whose goal was to bring about “common sense insurance reform and increased personal responsibility.” “I made it a priority to bring all interested parties to the table to find a commonsense […]

A piece of legislation some four years in the making received unanimous approval from the Alabama House today. Advocates say the bill will make the process of adoption easier, faster and more affordable.  Rep. Ginny Shaver said the guiding light in carrying the legislation were children in the foster care system and the families who […]

Former President Donald Trump has not yet been arrested for his alleged involvement in providing a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump posted on social media Saturday that he expected to be arrested over the case this week. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is now claiming that Trump “created a false […]

Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to protect American agricultural land from foreign ownership. The Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act bans the sale of farmland to any business or entity associated with Iran, North Korea, China, or Russia. “The surge of foreign-owned agricultural land in the U.S. […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) blasted TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and his top American lobbyist Michael Beckerman during Thursday’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. The hearing comes after the Biden administration has demanded the platform’s Chinese owners sell their stakes or possibly face a ban in the U.S. Many in Congress believe TikTok […]

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday to protect visitation requirements for healthcare facilities. Introduced by Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), the bill will ensure residents, clients, or patients of a healthcare facility are afforded the right to visit with anyone during visiting hours. It would also give essential caregivers a minimum of two hours a […]

Saying it’s time to “move forward and stop falling back,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville urged his fellow senators to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The legislation would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and end the practice of resetting the country’s clocks twice per year. In 2022, the Sunshine Protection Act passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent, but then-Speaker […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt voiced his concerns today regarding the fentanyl crisis that is taking place in his district and throughout Alabama. This comes after the 2023 Alabama Drug Threat Assessment showed that fentanyl and other opioids are now the number one cause of substance related deaths and overdoses in the state. “For the past […]

As a former prosecutor, Rep. Matt Simpson is no stranger to the amount of time convicted drug traffickers spend behind bars. With HB1, he’s putting a question to the Legislature: Why does fentanyl trafficking, which is up to 50 times stronger than heroin, not receive the same mandatory minimum sentence as other drugs? “You have […]

The Alabama Legislature returned to regular session Tuesday, greeted by a budget proposal from Gov. Kay Ivey.  Consistent with priorities outlined in her State of the State Address, the proposal includes increased funding toward education, repayment of debt obligations ahead of schedule, a 2% pay increase for all state employees, and a confirmed push for […]

Citing a strong economy Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey sent a $2.7billion Education Trust Fund proposal to the Legislature. “Alabama, especially considering the state of the nation’s economy, is on sound footing,” she said. “Our budgets are strong, and that is, no doubt, because of the fiscally conservative approach we have taken and continue to take.” […]

U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Mike Rogers (R-Sakes) are criticizing the Mexican military’s takeover of the Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in Quintana Roo. Authorities in Mexico seized the port March 14. https://twitter.com/Cliff_Sims/status/1637599663342727174?s=20 “This armed takeover of Vulcan’s property shows just how corrupt the Mexican government has become,” Palmer said. “This is a gross […]

The Deputy Brad Johnson Act, otherwise known as Senate Bill 1, is set to be considered Wednesday by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, would serve to toughen requirements for prison inmates to earn “good time credits” that allow them to attain an early release from prison. It will […]

Ella Duus of Huntsville and Stanley Stoutamire of Calera were selected to be Alabama’s United States Senate Youth Program representatives, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Duus is a senior at New Century Technology High School and Stoutamire is a senior at John Carroll Catholic High School. “I am proud of Stanley’s and Ella’s accomplishments and their […]

Join the Yellowhammer News team for a “Yellowhammer Connection” breakfast April 6 in Montgomery. The updated event details includes a networking breakfast, followed by an interview with Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and questions from the audience. It is presented by Blue Cross and […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S Rep. Jerry Carl visited the U.S. Southern Command and Panama with a delegation of other lawmakers. The group met with military leaders, diplomatic officials, and trade experts to address securing America’s southern border, fighting China’s increasing influence in the region, and halting human trafficking and drug smuggling. At SOUTHCOM headquarters […]