On Wednesday, The Washington Examiner’s David Drucker revealed the results of a ballot preference survey for next year’s Alabama U.S. Senate Republican primary. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, showed U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) with a 30-point lead over his nearest competitor, former Business Council of Alabama head Katie Britt. The poll of […]

The Alabama Forestry Association on Wednesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 7. Givhan is a native of Dallas County and a graduate of Auburn University. He holds a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), along with two of his fellow Senate Republican colleagues, has introduced a bill increasing the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage. The legislation, titled “Supporting Families of the Fallen Act,” would raise the amount of coverage from $400,000 to […]

Efforts are underway in the state of Alabama to address growing concerns over what many see as censorship by way of social media companies removing user content and suspending individuals’ accounts. Yellowhammer News has learned that the office of Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL) has drafted legislation that would make it unlawful for major online […]

When Johnny and I first married, times were tough. He was in school, and I was working a minimum-wage job. We had to watch every penny. We did without, and we made do, and we lived on what money we had at the time. Why can’t the federal government do the same? Now, we’re seeing […]

House Democrats Tuesday night passed a continuing resolution which would fund the federal government through early December and raise the $28 trillion debt ceiling. Garnering no support from their Republican colleagues, the Democrat-sponsored bill passed in a party-line vote of 220-211. The move has been met with fierce opposition from all factions within the GOP, […]

7. Democrats are totally not anti-Semites Not content with attempting to kill an infrastructure bill over the inability to get votes for a much larger spending bill, the progressive wing of the Democratic Party was threatening to kill a short-term government funding bill because of their hatred of Israel. Members of The Squad and other […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Tuesday announced the allocation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants which will serve to benefit the infrastructure needs of five local airports across the state of Alabama. The funding, which totals $4.3 million, was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate to serve District 35. Sessions is a lifelong resident of Alabama and a 1978 graduate of Mobile County High School. He is co-owner of Session Farms, a family farming […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor on Monday to force a hearing on President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). The FRTIB is charged with overseeing the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement investment plan utilized by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and federal civilian […]

“When we invest in our roads and bridges, we are investing in our people and our future” When Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the most recent round of local projects, that’s how she described their importance to communities across Alabama. Tens of millions of dollars have already contributed to prepping our infrastructure for the 21st century. […]

Wendy Ghee Draper on Monday announced her intentions to seek election to the Alabama State Senate, representing District 12. The seat for which Draper is seeking is currently occupied by State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) who has opted to not seek reelection. Draper, who was born and raised in Calhoun County, has practiced law for […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Monday joined 25 of her fellow Republican governors in requesting President Joe Biden meet with them regarding their concerns over the crisis at the southern border. Among the governors’ list of grievances against the Biden administration’s laxed border policies are their concerns over the recent spike in illegal crossings. In […]

With a special session just days away, the Alabama Legislature will once again take a stab at tackling the state’s prison crisis. The system is facing legal action by the Department of Justice, which has determined that the state is in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. During an interview […]

7. AOC says “no” to infrastructure bill unless $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill is ready U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is making it clear that she and other Democrats (about 45 members) will not vote for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill unless the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill is “ready to go.” She called her fellow […]

How many of you recently went to a local restaurant only to find a sign on the door that read, “sorry due to the current situation we are now closed on weekends.” Or went to the grocery store to find the item you need has gone up significantly in price, or not in stock. This […]

Governor Kay Ivey has called the anticipated special session, and it appears there is a plan to build more prisons. There is not going any way to soften this blow, but it is going to be expensive. However, the revenue sources are becoming clear. Bonds COVID-19 cash That is over one billion dollars in spending […]

Since the earliest days of his campaign for the presidency, President Biden claimed he would raise taxes only on wealthy people, while not raising taxes on households earning under $400,000. Despite these claims, President Biden’s executive orders and Democrats’ bad policies have resulted in rising prices at the pump, rising prices at the grocery store, […]

Tennessee Riverkeeper on Monday announced its intentions to take the City of Huntsville to court, claiming it to be in violation of federal and state environmental law. The Tennessee River watchdog and anti-pollution advocacy organization says the city has violated both the Clean Water Act and the Alabama Pollution Control Act, according to Huntsville’s WAAY […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Monday announced the next round of local road and bridge projects. The funding awards are made possible through the Annual Grant Program, which was established by the 2019 passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act. The annual program sets aside $10 million off the […]

In a recent appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) blasted Democrats’ efforts to pass their multi-trillion-dollar budget plan. The 10-year spending plan, which has drawn fierce pushback from congressional Republicans, includes an array of progressive proposals targeted at education, infrastructure, health care and environmental-related issues. Alabama’s junior senator expressed concerns […]

A pre-filed bill in the Alabama House of Representatives would provide a legal avenue for workers to seek damages against their employers should they suffer adverse reactions resulting from employer-mandated vaccination. The bill, HB 16, sponsored by State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant), would provide a pathway for the worker or their family to sue the […]

7. Media let down after calm September 18 rally The rally held in Washington, D.C. over the weekend in support of those who rioted on January 6 drew a small crowd and a massive police presence. While many in the media presented this rally as having potential for violence, it never actually happened. There were […]

President Joe Biden’s announcement of a vaccine mandate for employers with 100 employees or more sent shockwaves through the political universe earlier this month. However, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), legal challenges are likely for the Biden administration’s decree. During an appearance on APTV’s “Capitol Journal,” the veteran congressman explained why he was […]