MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After the Alabama House of Representatives approved HB 315 on Monday, the practice of midwifery became one step closer to legality in the state. The House passed the bill by a vote of 84-11, and it now heads to the state senate. HB 315 would require that midwives receive certification from an […]

Randy Brinson, president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama (CCA), announced on Monday that he would enter the race for U.S. Senate. His candidacy is already reviving old questions about his past connections to gambling interests and the once-powerful Alabama Education Association. In a statement, Brinson touted his leadership with the Christian Coalition and an […]

Former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville has decided not to run for governor of Alabama. This was first reported by AuburnUndercover.com before Tuberville himself confirmed it on satellite radio. While a guest on “The Playbook” on SiriusXM, Tuberville said, “It’s been a long process and I was doing it for the right purpose. At the […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is standing resolute on the Trump Administration’s promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. During a Sunday appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Sessions was asked to address how the federal government plans to fund the project. The former Alabama Senator said that the wall will go up “one way […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Late last week, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would decrease the restrictions on who can receive an absentee ballot. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), passed 25-3 and now heads to the Alabama House of Representatives. Currently, an Alabama voter seeking an absentee ballot must sign an sworn […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a challenge by the Alabama Democratic Conference of a 2010 law prohibiting the transfer of funds between political action committees. The challenge by the Alabama Democratic Conference, which is a predominantly African-American organization, was that the restriction on transferring money between PACs violated freedom of expression […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In 2017, Alabamians finally have access to their entire legislative history thanks to the work of Secretary of State John Merrill (R-Ala.) and the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Their combined efforts put almost 200 years of legislation online for a cost of less than $23,000. Prior to the latest project, […]

Audits conducted in the wake of Robert Bentley’s resignation have returned all-clear, according to Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler. Zeigler’s office informed now-Governor Kay Ivey that no items are missing from the state capitol or the historic Governor’s Mansion. In total, he has reported that more than 500 state assets are accounted for, totaling over $1.13 […]

A new letter issued by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department warns so-called “Sanctuary Cities” that they will soon lose federal funding if they refuse to comply with immigration laws. According to the A.G.’s office, letters have been issued to officials in nine jurisdictions, including New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New Orleans, the […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) received a personal phone call from President Donald Trump Thursday evening in which he offered his personal congratulations on her new job. Gov. Ivey’s office shared the personal moment with her constituents with a twitter photo depicting the conservation between the two leaders. This evening Governor Ivey received a […]

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is going to deliver a speech Friday evening to college Democrats at Auburn University. She has made headlines recently for openly calling for the impeachment of President Trump, and then she denied it. Hours after Waters tweeted that she was going to “fight everyday until he’s impeached,” she told MSNBC that […]

Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer joins Scott Chambers and Andre Tice on Yellowhammer Radio to talk about a wide range of topics both local and nationwide. From the recent ‘hangover’ of Governor Bentley resigning, to defending our borders and health care reform, Rep. Palmer tackles it all. The full conversation with Rep. Palmer can be heard […]

Rep. Ed Henry joined Yellowhammer Radio co-hosts Andrea Tice and Scott Chambers to discuss his run for State Senate and how he plans to stand up for the people of Alabama. The full conversation with Rep. Henry can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above. Subscribe to the Yellowhammer Radio Podcast […]

As the former Governor’s scandal now fades into history, the Alabama Senate Republican Leadership made tremendous strides this week on its conservative agenda. In three short days, the Senate’s Presiding Officer, President Pro Tem Del Marsh, and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed have created a strong headwind for conservative causes with the passage of eight […]

Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly confirmed that there is an active terror investigation taking place in all 50 states. This, of course, includes Alabama. He made these remarks during a speech at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was making a point about the decentralization of the terror threat facing the […]

The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus has designated Thursday to be pro-life Day at the Alabama Senate. On this legislative day, there will be a focus on passing legislation that protects the unborn and promotes a culture of life in Alabama. There are three particular proposals that are being taken up. First, the Senate will debate […]

After Robert Bentley resigned from the Governor’s office shrouded in scandal, Alabama’s pastors are committed to cover him in prayer. According to a recent article in the Baptist Press, the state’s church leaders are disappointed in the situation surrounding the disgraced former governor, but are devoted to offer spiritual support. “More than anything, we need […]

Alabama’s embattled Chief Justice has announced that he will no longer fight a ruling against the controversial decision to remove him from the bench. On Wednesday, a Special Supreme Court judicial panel upheld a decision that removed Roy Moore from the bench on September 30, 2016. He confirmed that he is unable to appeal the […]

Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) declared on Tuesday that he intends to run for Alabama’s contested U.S. Senate seat in the upcoming special election. Originally scheduled by former Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to take place in 2018, Gov. Kay Ivey (R) moved the election up to this December in compliance with state law. RELATED: Alabama special […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate approved a bill to eliminate the permit requirement for concealed carry of a handgun in a straight party-line vote. The bill was introduced by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), who has introduced similar bills in past sessions. “Alabama should be leading the way on constitutional gun rights. More than ten […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a 22-9 Tuesday vote, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to refuse placing children in homes with LGBTQ parents on religious freedom grounds. Specifically, the legislation prevents the state from refusing to license such organizations that turn away same-sex couples. Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) sponsored […]

On the 2017 version of Tax Day, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at creating a flat tax on all income. S.893 is known as the Simplified, Manageable and Responsible Tax Act (or SMART). It would establish a flat tax rate of 17 percent on all income. The exemptions would […]

As Alabama voters seek closure on the scandal surrounding Robert Bentley, one of the state’s greatest political puzzles has been solved. According to State Auditor Jim Zeigler, “Wanda’s Desk,” an infamous piece of furniture connected to the disgraced former governor, has been found. “I located [Wanda’s Desk] in the basement of the state capitol,” Zeigler […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) has moved up the special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) to December 12, 2017. The new date for the party primary elections for the seat is August 15, with a possible runoff on September 26. Ivey’s decision moves the […]