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CBS floats Britt as Trump running mate, cuts her off when she talks about his policies

On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined CBS “Mornings” to share her perspective about a possible ceasefire in the Middle East and excitement for...

State Senate District 9 special election qualifying now open

Qualifying for the Alabama Republican Party Special Election Primary in Senate District 9 officially opened this morning. The seat opened up once former Senate Majority...

Livingston: Ballot harvesting, school choice among 2024 legislative priorities

Last Monday, Alabama Senate Republicans chose State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) to be the new Senate Majority Leader. On Friday, Leader Livingston spoke with Capital...

Gary Palmer: ‘We should not be arming’ the EPA to ‘harass’ Americans

The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year of 2024 passed the House that included and amendment by...

Tuscaloosa to host GOP presidential debate in December

Tuscaloosa has been selected as the site for the fourth RNC presidential debate, according to national news outlets reporting on a memo circulated to...

Scofield joins BCA as Executive Vice President

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Clay Scofield as its new Executive Vice President. Scofield will play a critical role in shaping the organization's...

Rep. Moore: ‘Coach Tuberville is right’

This week, a group of Senate Republicans challenged Coach Tuberville’s protest of President Biden’s Pentagon policy that forces taxpayers to fund abortion travel by...

State research, innovation projects receive boost thanks to $1 million grant

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded three major research entities in the state with a cumulative $1 million grant. The grant, from the Alabama Research and...

GOP congressional delegation supports Israel aid package

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel by a 226-196 vote with 12 Democrats joining Republicans in support...

Aderholt leads new charge against Planned Parenthood’s federal funding

Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced the “Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act” in the House of Representatives on Thursday. It would prohibit federal funding...

Tuberville: Let’s make Daylight Saving Time permanent

If Sen. Tommy Tuberville has his way, this will be the last weekend Americans will change their clocks. This week, Tuberville (R-Auburn) delivered remarks on...

Court sides with AG Marshall – inmate set for first nitrogen execution in U.S.

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled in a 6-2 decision that the state is allowed to execute an inmate with nitrogen gas, which has never...

Tuberville stands firm against military abortion policy as GOP Senators break ranks

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville vs. all Senate Democrats – and as of now – five Republican Senators, who joined with them, in an attempt...

Tuberville: ‘I’m standing up for the people of this country’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is speaking out after five of his Republican colleagues in the Senate attempted to get around his holds on military...

In wake of drought, Tuberville urges ag producers to seek disaster assistance

As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to advocate for Alabama's crop and livestock producers. Now,...

Newly drawn Second Congressional District attracting wide field of candidates

With the deadline to file just days away, the field of candidates for the new Second Congressional District is growing. Three Democrats and one Republican...

Caroleene Dobson, real estate lawyer with rodeo past, wants to turn CD2 red

Caroleene Dobson, daughter and granddaughter of Alabama farmers and small business owners, announced she’s running for the newly-drawn Second Congressional District in the Republican...

$300 rebates coming to Alabamians in December

Governor Kay Ivey reminded Alabama taxpayers the one-time rebates provided for in her 2023 budget and approved by the state legislature, will be available...

Tuberville sets the record straight on Pentagon promotions

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville blasted "journalists" Wednesday for accusing him of backing off his holds on military promotions. Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to place holds on...

Colvin announces campaign for Senate District 9

The race to fill former State Senator and Majority Leader Clay Scofield's seat in the Alabama Legislature is quickly heating up. On Wednesday morning,...

Ivey announces $2.1M for state recreational projects

The state of Alabama is receiving more than $2 million for recreational projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The money was made available through the...

Flash Poll: Senate District 9 wide open

Polling results shared exclusively with Yellowhammer News suggests the race for Alabama State Senate District 9 is anyone’s game after the announcement Majority Leader...

Polling: Muslim-Americans say Hamas justified; Americans behind Israel right to self-defense

New polling from Cygnal reveals perspectives among Americans over the recent Hamas attacks on Israel and broader Jewish-Muslim relations in the aftermath of the...

Britt ‘not interested in funding pensions for the Ukrainian government’

Speaking to Dana Perino on Fox News’ "America’s Newsroom" this morning, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said she doesn’t support using American taxpayer money to...