This year, there are four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Alabama Secretary of State. The current officeholder, John Merrill, can’t run again due to term limits. One of the candidates hoping to replace Merrill is the current State Auditor Jim Zeigler, who said his experience makes him the most qualified person running for […]

7. Florida has voted to remove Disney’s self-governing status; Corporations on notice The state of Florida’s legislature has officially voted to remove Walt Disney World’s self-governing status. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis (R) advocated for the legislature to consider the move in their redistricting plans. The change in Florida, if approved by DeSantis, could […]

On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) presented a check for $474,355 in grant funds to the Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance (CARA) at a public check presentation ceremony. The ceremony was held at the CARA headquarters in Fairfield. CARA, which is a nonprofit organization that was started at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, works […]

The race for Alabama’s open fifth congressional district seat has begun to intensify as two upper tier GOP candidates grapple over the issue of Common Core standards in public education. Former State Sen. Paul Sanford of late has honed in on GOP primary rival Casey Wardynski and his tenure as superintendent of Huntsville City Schools. […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is publishing its list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. Taking into account conversations with political insiders, as well as the most recent developments in politics and public policy, the list is meant to recognize the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence on behalf of […]

According to a poll commissioned by the reelection campaign of Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama’s incumbent chief executive is garnering nearly 60% support among the Republican electorate in her bid for a second term. The survey was conducted April 18-20 by the Tarrance Group and consisted of telephone interviews with 600 likely Republican primary voters. The […]

Included in the fiscal year 2023 general fund budget, which enjoyed bipartisan legislative support and was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month, is an extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage. The budget includes $8.5 million dedicated to postpartum care, which state health care leaders indicate will assist in reducing maternal mortality rates. […]

Plaintiffs challenging Alabama’s “Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act” filed a new suit against the law Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. The bill, passed by the Alabama Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month, forbids minors from being prescribed puberty-blocking medication. The legislation […]

7. Lawsuit alleges that free speech was violated in Florence The group Project Say Something has filed a lawsuit against Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler, claiming that the free speech of over 150 protesters was violated during protests that were held in 2020 after George Floyd’s death. There are two city ordinances in question in […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is publishing its list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. Taking into account conversations with political insiders, as well as the most recent developments in politics and public policy, the list is meant to recognize the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence on behalf of […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has landed another major endorsement in her bid to serve an additional four years as chief executive of the state of Alabama. Ivey’s reelection campaign on Wednesday announced that the incumbent governor had been endorsed by one of the nation’s most prominent pro-life PACs, the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List Candidate Fund. […]

Wednesday, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced its ninth slate of endorsements for candidates seeking reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. State Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) Lipscomb is seeking his second term serving House District 30, which covers St. Clair and Etowah Counties. He attended Gadsden State Community College and graduated from Auburn University, […]

Tuesday, State Rep. Mike Holmes (R-Wetumpka) announced that he was endorsing Tim James for governor. Holmes has been representing Elmore County, Alabama District 31, since 2014. In a press release, the state representative said James was the candidate who best reflected his conservative values. “Over the past eight years, I have worked hard to serve […]

Monday, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced that U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is cosponsoring his bill that would eliminate the Department of Education. Massie made the announcement on Twitter, saying, “Thank you to [Mo Brooks] for cosponsoring my bill to eliminate the Federal Department of Education (HR 899). The bill is one sentence: ‘The […]

7. Manchin: Keep Iran sanctions in place  President Joe Biden’s administration is considering a new nuclear deal with Iran, but U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) is calling for sanctions to not be lifted and no deal be made. Manchin pushed to keep sanctions in place in a new letter to Secretary of State Antony […]

Wednesday, attorney Greg Cook launched his campaign’s first television advertisement in his Republican bid for Alabama Supreme Court associate justice. Titled “Balls and Strikes,” Cook’s 30-second spot outlines his stance on the role of the judiciary and touches on his career experience. “Balls and strikes aren’t just for baseball. They’re for the courtroom, too. I’m […]

Tuesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the State of Alabama had reached settlements with three pharmaceutical companies due to their alleged role in facilitating the Yellowhammer State’s opioid crisis. The settlement funds amount to approximately $276 million, according to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. Last year, Marshall opted against joining other state attorneys general […]

Tim James is running for governor of the state of Alabama with principles based on faith, family, and freedom. In this episode, he details what he believes is a critical point in our state and nation’s history by explaining how Alabama, with God’s help, can achieve its full potential while maintaining the freedoms we hold […]

Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her participation in a collaborative effort alongside 25 of her fellow governors in the newly-formed American Governors’ Border Strike Force. According to the governor’s office, the strike force will coordinate state efforts to deter illegal immigration and protect the U.S. southern border. In announcing her role in the effort, Ivey […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is publishing its list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. Taking into account conversations with political insiders, as well as the most recent developments in politics and public policy, the list is meant to recognize the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence on behalf of […]

Secretary of State John Merrill, in a press release Tuesday, reminded Alabama voters that there are 28 days remaining to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for the upcoming primary election. The release stated, “Ahead of the May 24th Primary Election, Secretary Merrill would like to remind Alabama voters that there are 28 days […]

Last week, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed two briefs in support of lawsuits seeking to halt the Biden administration’s reversal of two Trump-era immigration policies. Actions undertaken by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office seek to retain the “Remain in Mexico” and “Title 42” programs instituted by the previous administration, which Marshall maintains have been effective […]

Former President Donald Trump’s scheduled June 18 appearance in Birmingham has been postponed, the American Freedom Tour confirmed with Yellowhammer News Tuesday. The event was set to take place three days prior to the anticipated June 21 GOP primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate. When reached for comment by Yellowhammer News, the American Freedom […]

Monday, gubernatorial candidate Lew Burdette released his new television advertisement that will start playing across the Yellowhammer State this week. Burdette first posted the ad on Twitter, saying, “See my new TV ad that debuts across our state tomorrow and let’s spread the word that Alabama has a choice in this election. It’s time to […]