Sen. Tommy Tuberville has continued his work to help aid military families. Tuberville’s bill to streamline post-9/11 GI Bill benefits was signed into law Tuesday by President Biden, marking the Senator’s second piece of legislation to become law after the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act was signed in October. Tuberville spoke about the bill that was passed Tuesday. “The burden […]

Stacia Robinson, described as a small business champion by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been named director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs. Nichelle Nix, who has served in the role for the last six years, is leaving to practice law. Robinson comes to the post from BeneChoice Companies benefits and financial choices company. She […]

The subfreezing cold over the weekend took its toll as far south as Montgomery. Along with homes and businesses around the state, pipes burst in the Alabama Statehouse, causing offices to be flooded. Secretary of the Senate Pat Harris was not surprised by the event. “I’ve said it many times, but this is an old […]

The U.S. House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines Friday to advance the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, averting a government shutdown. In its final vote prior to the Christmas break, the chamber voted 225-201 to approve the Senate-led government funding bill. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) was the Alabama House delegation’s lone vote […]

Gov. Kay Ivey this week made surprise visits to two major Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facilities and expressed her appreciation to correctional officers and support staff. During her visits to Kilby Correctional Facility and Tutwiler Women’s Facility, which were made during shift changes, Ivey met with every present staff member individually.  Demonstrating her gratitude […]

In U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby’s (R-Tuscaloosa) final legislative effort of his 36-year senatorial career, the master appropriator once again delivered for the state of Alabama. The U.S. Senate passed the fiscal year 2023 appropriations package by a 68-29 vote Thursday afternoon, averting a government shutdown. The bill will now head to the U.S. House of […]

As his city reels from the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl, Birmingham’s mayor called again for tougher gun laws. “…there’s a reasonable, fair expectation that the bed is a very safe place for your child,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said at a press conference Wednesday. Audriana Pearson, 12, was slain in a drive-by shooting while […]

Last week, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) opposed the one-week continuing resolution that extended government funding, which gave Congress more time to try and pass a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. Now Moore is promising to oppose any legislative priority of those senators who vote for the legislation. Republicans can’t keep telling voters “we will fight […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Wednesday seven lawmakers he has appointed to serve as House committee chairs. As previously reported by Yellowhammer News, Ledbetter has announced the creation of the new House Committee on Ports, Waterways, and Intermodal Transit. “These committee chairs will handle some of the most important issues that affect the daily lives of […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is hopeful Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will outline how American tax dollars are being spent during his address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Included in the government funding bill before the U.S. Senate is an additional $45 billion in aid to the embattled country. Alabama’s junior senator, who […]

Due to a surge in demand the last few weeks, there have been reports of children’s medicine during this cold and flu season. Experts say the spike in flu and other respiratory illnesses, along with some communities still dealing with COVID-19 cases, is causing some stores to run out of medicine such as children’s Tylenol. […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Tuesday his appointments to key staff positions for the speaker’s office. Ledbetter, the House GOP Caucus pick for the highest-ranking position in the Alabama House of Representatives, is expected to officially be handed the speaker’s gavel when the chamber meets for an organizational session in January. “Running the day-to-day operations […]

U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced Tuesday his complete slate of senior-level congressional staff appointments. The incoming congressman’s announcement follows his recent appointments for chief of staff and district director. Chandler Shields, whose congressional experience dates back to 2017, will serve as Strong’s deputy chief of staff and scheduler. A native of Monrovia, Shields began […]

The state of Alabama is awarding $2.65 million in grants to help fight homelessness, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The money will assist government and nonprofit agencies in Alabama, Ivey said in a news release. The groups will help provide shelter, legal services, and health services for the homeless or at risk of being homeless. […]

The Alabama Republican Party is raising funds to help the families of two Alabama veterans captured in Ukraine. The goal is to raise enough money to pay off their bills before Christmas. In June, Alex Drueke and Andy Huyn were captured by Russian forces in Ukraine. The two veterans had been serving alongside Ukrainian forces […]

The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protecting Act went into effect in Alabama in April but, a month later, was partially blocked by a federal judge. The law makes it a felony to prescribe or administer gender-affirming medication, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormone treatments, to minors. It also outlaws gender-affirming surgeries on minors. While the […]

Throughout his 36-year career in the upper chamber of Congress, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) staked his claim as being one of the body’s most skilled negotiators. Shelby, 88, bid his farewell address on the Senate floor last week. On Jan. 3, when the 118th Congress is seated, an era will come to an end. […]

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack issued criminal referrals Monday to the Justice Department for former President Donald Trump. The committee, whose panel was handpicked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), referred Trump under four criminal statutes. They are obstructing an official proceeding, making false statements, defrauding the U.S. and inciting […]

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus will make its case for Medicaid expansion during the upcoming legislative session, according to Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville). The issue of expanding Medicaid has long been an item of importance to the Legislature’s minority party. Accomplishing this, however, has proven to be a daunting task given the supermajority Republicans […]

The incoming chair of the House Way & Means General Fund Committee is hopeful that state government revenues will increase in 2023, even though some are predicting a recession early in the coming year. During a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) discussed what he expects next year’s […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has helped secure more wins for the state through his work on the Senate Armed Services Committee. On Thursday, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. With the House passing the bill last week, it will go to President Biden’s desk and he is expected to sign it. […]

In one of his last votes, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks voted against the House-passed continuing resolution this week. The outgoing Huntsville Republican also said he plans to vote against the omnibus spending bill. The House vote moved back the funding deadline to the end of next week. Brooks talked about his “no” votes Thursday on […]

Two Alabama congressmen are pushing for a review of “woke” policies that they say are being pushed inside the Pentagon. U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) are seeking Department of Defense records that relate to terms of gender identity. Both congressmen are members of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Mike Rogers, […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a one-week continuing resolution by a 224-201 vote this week, with nine Republicans joining Democrats to get the bill through. This moves back the funding deadline to next week and gives Congress more time to approve the omnibus spending bill for FY 2023. One of the “no” votes on […]