President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Prattville’s Jeffrey Byard to serve as the next administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The president in February announced his intention to put Byard’s name forward to replace Brock Long, the former Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) head who resigned that same month as FEMA administrator. Byard currently […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) has reaffirmed his pro-abortion stance, releasing a video Monday evening opposing Alabama’s HB 314, which is intended to challenge Roe v. Wade. In the video, Jones – who bills himself as a nonpartisan voice – attacked the “Republican-controlled Alabama House of Representatives” for what he views as a “draconian piece of […]

MONTGOMERY — Yellowhammer News has confirmed that Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed’s mayoral campaign in April accepted $25,000 from Bruce Pettway and $250 from Donald Watkins, Jr. Pettway, a Birmingham-area resident, is the brother of the Jefferson County sheriff and recently was met with statewide controversy over obtaining an electronic bingo permit from the […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have forcefully denied what they call “baseless attacks” in two recent reports, now saying they are preparing a lawsuit against the “blogsite” that published the “blatantly false” material. The Alabama Political Reporter last week alleged the federal government was investigating the PCI, however, their reporting based solely on […]

As President Donald Trump’s trade war with China escalates, data has shown that Alabama is set to be fourth among “America’s biggest trade war losers.” News broke Monday that China is set to retaliate in-kind against new American tariffs of 25 percent, escalating tensions into a full-blown trade war. Axios reported last week that only […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) has released a video in support of HB 314, State Rep. Terri Collins’ (R-Decatur) abortion ban bill that is intended to directly challenge Roe v. Wade. With the Alabama Senate set to take the bill up again on Tuesday afternoon,  Ainsworth is emphasizing that the bill is carefully crafted to […]

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville appeared on “The Rick and Bubba Show” this week, talking more about his candidacy and belief system while commenting on some current national events. He also made a major pledge during the interview, which occurred live at the annual Regions Tradition golf tournament in Hoover. Tuberville opened the show […]

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Former longtime Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards might have accidentally given HB 314, Alabama’s proposed abortion ban, a boost going into next week. Speaking with Axios‘ Mike Allen on Friday morning, Richards was complaining about the trend of recent state bills restricting abortion, calling it a “huge issue.” She was specifically speaking in reference to […]

While in New York City on Friday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) refused to answer when asked if State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) was lying about a phone call in which Rogers alleges Jones said his infamous viral abortion comments were “right.” Outside of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, Jones was asked, “Senator Jones, did […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) is officially challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) to a public debate on abortion and healthcare, among other issues focused on “taking the state forward.” Updating Yellowhammer News on his intent to primary Jones, Rogers said he has not yet had time to work on fundraising with the […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Thursday morning held a public hearing on and adopted a substitute version of SB 220, State Sen. Greg Albritton’s (R-Atmore) constitutional amendment that would legalize a clean, paper-only lottery in the state of Alabama. State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) is carrying the bill in […]

MONTGOMERY — Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) on Thursday introduced a proposal that would be a historic overhaul of the state school board. The proposal was first reported on by Yellowhammer News on Wednesday. “Over the past year I have met with every entity involved with public education in the state of Alabama. Our […]

MONTGOMERY — There is no questioning the strong pro-life credentials of Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL). After antics from Democrats on Thursday led to the Alabama Senate delaying a vote on HB 314, the bill sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Senate on Thursday began debate of a bill to ban abortion, however a vote will have to wait until at least Tuesday after Democrats resorted to shouting down the chair after losing a procedural vote. Sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), HB 314 is intended to get the U.S. […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a statement in strong support of legislation being introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) that would propose a historic overhaul of the state school board. The proposal was first reported on by Yellowhammer News on Wednesday. “Since day one, I have made it abundantly clear to the […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday will debate HB 314, the bill sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. Wade on the basis of personhood. The bill as passed by the House last week only would have banned all abortion except when […]

The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed Donald Trump, Jr. to answer questions about his previous testimony before Senate investigators relating to the Russia investigation, prompting two prominent Alabama Republicans to leap to Trump, Jr.’s defense. “Enough is enough,” Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) told Yellowhammer News. “Despite spending millions and countless hours on an […]

Former U.S. Attorney General and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) might not be done with public life just yet. A handful of national outlets reported that Sessions on Wednesday at a conference in Las Vegas declined to rule out a bid to reclaim the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL). “I haven’t made […]

MONTGOMERY – Yellowhammer News has learned that Governor Kay Ivey and Senate President Del Marsh (R-Anniston) are moving to replace the elected Alabama State School Board with a new body that would be appointed by the governor. Marsh will soon introduce a constitutional amendment in the legislature to establish the Alabama Commission on Elementary and […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday evening passed HB 361, Rep. Kyle South’s (R-Fayette) bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports contests like DraftKings and FanDuel in the state. The bill was passed as amended on a roll call vote of 74-22 after over three hours of spirited debate. HB 361 now […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Ginny Shaver’s (R-Centre) HB 491, a “born-alive” bill intended to prevent infanticide, was given a favorable report on a voice vote by the House Health Committee on Wednesday. HB 491 would require a doctor to administer care to a child born alive after an abortion attempt. The bill now is eligible […]

MONTGOMERY — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning voted 7-2 on party lines to give a favorable report as amended to HB 314, the bill sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. Wade on the basis of personhood. The bill as […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed HB 375, which would make possessing a stolen gun a Class C felony. Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), the bill’s sponsor, released a statement saying he was pleased with the vote. “This bill passed with bipartisan support because keeping our streets and our communities safer is […]