Since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, many Democratic candidates have campaigned on the abortion issue as they try win the upcoming midterm elections. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alabama William Boyd said, “We don’t appreciate the government stepping into […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave his first sit-down interview since coming under fire from left-wing media over comments he made regarding the issue of crime. On Tuesday, Lenise Ligon of Mobile-based Fox 10 News asked the senator to clarify his assertion that “pro-crime” Democrats sought “reparation” for offenders of the law during former President […]

During a Tuesday interview with iHeart Radio’s “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show,” GOP U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt declared parents will play a lead role in Republicans’ election night success. When asked about her dubbing 2022 as the “Year of the Parent,” Britt proclaimed that those with school-aged children were becoming politically active […]

ATMORE — In celebration of Woods to Goods Week, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) held a series of events across the Yellowhammer State in recognition of the state’s $28 billion industry. Yellowhammer News was provided access to a two-day event at the close of last week in Monroe and Escambia counties, which highlighted the role […]

Last week, President Joe Biden announced the release of an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The administration is hoping to lower prices at the pump and counteract OPEC+ opting to decrease production by 2 million barrels per day. According to AAA, the national average for a price of […]

A majority of Alabama voters support medicinal marijuana, polling data released Tuesday by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Association (AMCA) shows. Polling shows that 79% of respondents favor legal medical cannabis while only 9% are against it. The association noted that its survey proved support for medical cannabis was strong across all demographics polled. Voters in […]

Earlier this year, during the International Space Station Research & Development Conference in Washington, I had the great opportunity to unveil my space vision for the rest of the 21st century. Outlining the five pillars of American space power: Leadership – U.S. leadership and international rule building in space Permanence – The strong permanent U.S. […]

Mayors of 10 major Alabama cities are calling upon the citizenry to approve a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in support of public safety. Voters have the opportunity to ratify Amendment One – called Aniah’s Law – sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile). If given approval by a majority of Alabamians, […]

A political action committee began running ads over the weekend encouraging Alabamians to cast straight Republicans ballots in the Nov. 8 general election. StackPAC, formed by State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), will run the ads on radio stations, digital channels, podcasts and social media platforms for two consecutive weeks. In a statement touting the campaign […]

State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) put forward a bill this year that would effectively ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Alabama schools, but the bill failed to get through before the end of the last legislative session. House Bill 312 aimed to prevent public school students from being exposed to instruction which […]

Alabama is the second-best state for military retirees to call home, according to a ranking released Monday by RetireGuide. According to the informative health and wealth website, 13 metrics — ranging from veterans concerns, housing and quality of life — were taken into consideration when determining the best states for military retirees. Alabama’s ranking, topped […]

The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Attorney General Steve Marshall in declaring the operations of Victoryland in Lowndes County, and Southern Star and White Hall casinos in Macon County to be illegal gaming enterprises. While Marshall touted the victory, his Democratic opponent still doesn’t believe the attorney general is going enough to […]

When House Republicans win back the majority in a few short weeks, we will quickly work to ensure our government is accountable to all Americans. Since the first day I took office, I’ve been fighting this fight because it’s absolutely critical for us to preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for […]

With about two weeks remaining until the Nov. 8 midterm elections, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) offered his analysis of the GOP’s chances to regain a legislative majority. During a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Tuberville said the upcoming elections were vital due to the host of issues facing the nation. “You […]

Our Alabama Congressional delegation will all be reelected next month, as usual. We are no different than any other state when it comes to the incumbency advantage of being a congressperson. When someone is elected to the U.S. Congress, they are usually there for life unless they run for higher office. They probably would not […]

Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recently tweeted for voters to never give money to campaign emails. The advice was in response to a report that revealed former President Donald Trump spent 91 cents to raise every dollar in the third quarter. #DonaldTrump symbolic of common fundraising scam. Emails inundate citizens – begging for $ to help […]

The American Energy Alliance (AEA) released its “American Energy Scorecard” this week, which rates members of Congress and Senate based on their record of supporting energy production. According to the scorecard, six members of the congressional delegation scored 100%, while one scored 0%. Congratulations @RepBarryMoore for scoring a 100% on the American Energy Scorecard! Thank […]

For those who want to vote next month and haven’t registered, time is running out. Monday is the last day to register for the Nov. 8 general election, according to Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill. Alabamians can register to vote online at alabamavotes.gov or through the mobile app “Vote for Alabama.” All online registrations […]

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), chair of the House GOP Conference, announced Elevate PAC’s endorsement of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. Stefanik’s Elevate PAC supports the candidacies of Republican women seeking election to Congress. In a statement Thursday announcing her PAC’s endorsement of Britt, Stefanik said the Alabama U.S. Senate hopeful would take aim […]

One of the most competitive races in Alabama this election cycle is State Senate District 2 in Madison County. Incumbent State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) is facing a tough challenge from Democratic businesswoman Kim Lewis in an area the Democrats believe they might be able to turn blue in the near future. Thursday on WVNN’s […]

The state of Alabama will be immune from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) expected decision to add the COVID-19 shot to the agency’s Vaccines for Children Program. A CDC advisory committee voted Wednesday to recommend the COVID-19 shot’s addition to the program, which would make the vaccine free for children across the […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s arguably the most competitive political race in Alabama. A State Senate race in North Alabama sees a long-serving politician going up against an immensely popular business leader when Republican State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) squares off against Democrat Kim Lewis. The two candidates are vying for Butler’s State Senate District 2 seat […]

Despite the best efforts of some Republicans, the Legislature failed to pass an expansion of school choice in Alabama last session. Other states have expanded school choice options in recent years including Arizona, and some in the GOP believe Alabama needs to follow the lead of those states. Wednesday, State Rep. Scott Stadthagen, who is […]

Alabama is home to one of the more unique and unpredictable political arenas in the United States. At times, campaign ads Alabama candidates choose to run can be just as imaginative as the political scene to which they are seeking entry. The Yellowhammer State was saturated with a barrage of campaign ads during the 2022 […]