Politics — Page 203

An infrastructure project totaling approximately $2 million is coming to Tuscaloosa County for industrial access road and bridge improvement. The funding will enhance Wallace Ferry and Blackburn Road, which is the main access point for the Shoal Creek Mine. The project will see the resurfacing and striping of nearly seven miles of the two-lane roadway […]

An election night watch party will be hosted by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth at City Harbor, the new mixed-use lakefront development on Lake Guntersville. The party, which is open to the public, will begin 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Make plans to attend our Election Night Party on Nov. 8th at one of the coolest venues in […]

In a speech delivered Wednesday evening from Union Station, Washington, President Joe Biden warned that numerous states may not be prepared to publish unofficial election results on the night of Nov. 8. Responding the Biden’s warning during a Thursday morning interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” was Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, who […]

Should former President Donald Trump opt against a White House bid in 2024, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would hold a large majority of support from Alabama GOP primary voters. According to a Cygnal poll commissioned by Alabama Daily News and Gray Television, 71.2% of Republican voters in the Yellowhammer State would choose DeSantis as their […]

Time is running out if you’re going to be out of town next Tuesday and want to vote. Ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill reminds voters that Thursday is the last day to turn in an application by hand for an absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications can be […]

Ivey tapped for auto manufacturing group’s hall of fame

Citing Gov. Kay Ivey as an “extraordinary champion,” the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association recently named the governor to its hall of fame. Ron Davis, the AAMA’s president and chairman, praised Ivey for her commitment to facilitating the growth of Alabama’s auto industry and her many contributions to the overall mission of the organization. “Governor Ivey […]

Several high-ranking Republican officials spoke at a rally on Halloween in Madison County putting forth the message that North Alabama needs to stay red. The rally was for GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt at Black Patch Distillery, and an effort to energize the GOP base in the area. There have been concerns the Huntsville […]

As next weeks midterm elections draw near, many Republicans in Congress are beginning to lay out their plans if the GOP gains majority control in the U.S. House and Senate. While the top issues mentioned by the Republican leadership are inflation, crime, education, and energy, one Alabama member of Congress is calling for more of […]

State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), GOP nominee for secretary of state, has fulfilled his campaign pledge to visit each of Alabama’s 67 counties. In a Tuesday news release, the South Alabama lawmaker said becoming acquainted with the citizenry throughout the race was important in delivering his message. “This is a big state,” said Allen. “I […]

MADISON — A resounding message was delivered Monday in North Alabama by high-ranking GOP elected officials: Republican dominance of Tennessee Valley politics will continue. At an event on behalf of GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt at Black Patch Distillery, state Republican brass rallied the conservative grassroots ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. Serving […]

A recent poll by Fox News shows that public school curriculum is one of the main concerns of parents heading into the midterm elections. According to the poll, what is being taught in schools ranks 5th out of 12 issues voters are concerned about. There has also been a lot of discussion about how school […]

Diesel fuel shortages impacting the southeastern United States stems from the Biden administration’s failure to bolster domestic energy production, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville). Last Friday, a major fuel logistics company issued a warning detailing that the fuel shortage was due in part to a historically low supply of diesel reserves. “Poor pipeline […]

A few days ago, the Energy Information Administration reported the U.S. has just a 25-day supply of reserve diesel fuel, which is the lowest amount we’ve seen in at least 14 years. This amount is unacceptably low and could cause huge issues for our nation’s supply chains and for people reliant on heating oil to […]

With less than two weeks away from the midterm elections, Republicans are campaigning hard against the opposing party by continuing to point out the high inflation numbers. The annual inflation rate right now is 8.2% according to the U.S. Labor Department. This comes as the U.S. national debt recently surpassed $31 trillion for the first […]

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion around the idea of the Alabama Legislature passing some kind of tax relief in the next session due to the state receiving extra revenue. Gov. Kay Ivey has come out in support of a one time tax rebate, but also warned that a lot of the extra […]

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Government-assisted suicide?

Many liberals offer Canada’s government-run healthcare as an example for the U.S. to emulate. In 2015, Canada’s Supreme Court struck down all national and provincial bans on assisted suicide. Reportedly, health care officials now “inform” patients of their right to die. The collision of individual rights and a collectivist medical system will always produce such […]

Flowers: General election is upon us

Believe it or not, our 2022 General Election is upon us, November 8 to be exact. It seems to be going under the radar screen of most Alabama voters. There will be a record breaking low voter turnout because there are really no contested statewide races. Why? Because we are a one party state when […]

With costs increasing across America’s energy sector, Twinkle Cavanaugh places the blame squarely on the shoulders of President Joe Biden. “Joe Biden has made energy more expensive across the board,” Cavanaugh explained to Yellowhammer News. “And his plan has worked to the detriment of American families.” As president of Alabama’s Public Service Commission, Cavanaugh has […]

GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt will hold a star-studded campaign rally Monday in Madison alongside several high-ranking Republican officeholders. The rally will feature firebrand U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). The “Get Out […]

The illegal immigration crisis is “getting worse,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said during a Friday visit to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas. Alabama’s junior senator, a staunch border security advocate, met with U.S. Border Patrol agents to discuss how the mass influx of illegal immigrants continues to overwhelm the agency. While at […]

Last month, President Joe Biden said during an appearance on “60 Minutes” that U.S. troops would defend Taiwan if it was invaded by China. Those comments were walked back shortly after the interview by a White House official who claimed that the current policy of “strategic ambiguity” hasn’t changed. During an interview on the “Rick […]

With just over a week until the Nov. 8 general election, Gov. Kay Ivey has released a campaign ad touting the state’s economic successes under her administration. During Ivey’s tenure as governor, Alabama has experienced the lowest unemployment rate in state history, the creation of 65,000 new jobs and $32 billion in new capital investment. […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is calling upon Alabamians to ratify Aniah’s Law, which will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot as Amendment One. Sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile) and passed by the Legislature last year, the law would provide judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing […]

Fifth Congressional District GOP nominee Dale Strong has landed the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. In a Wednesday post to Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, the 45th president said Strong will serve as “a fantastic” member of Congress on behalf of the Tennessee Valley. “Dale Strong will be a fantastic Representative for North […]