WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the emerging allegations that Jeff Sessions improperly tied himself to Russian authorities during the 2016 presidential race, President Donald J. Trump is strongly standing by his Attorney General. RELATED: Sessions recuses himself from Russia probe “Jeff Sessions is an honest man. He did not say anything wrong. He could have stated […]

The oft-maligned Common Core Standards were developed back in 2009 by a joint effort by state leaders, including governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, two territories and the District of Columbia, through their membership in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Not long after President Obama’s first election, the Democratic […]

On Wednesday , allegations began swirling that Attorney General Jeff Sessions held improper meetings with Russian diplomats. Since then, the former Alabama Senator has faced a barrage of pressure to bow out of a probe into Russia interference of the November election. Now, some liberal Democrats are calling for Sessions to resign, and his former […]

As allegations heat up that Attorney General Jeff Sessions improperly tied himself to Russian authorities during the 2016 presidential race, the former Alabama Senator has made it clear that claims being made against him are false. “I never had a meeting with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries during the campaign,” he said. During a press […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One Alabama Republican wants to increase regulations on the small loan industry and introduced a bill to cap the amount of interest they can charge. HB 321, which proposes a statewide constitutional amendment, was introduced by Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Rocky Branch) and would cap the rate of interest on consumer loans at […]

Congressman Gary Palmer sat down with Yellowhammer Radio co-hosts, Andrea Tice and Scott Chambers to discuss a recent town meeting in Hoover, AL and rumors of cooperation between President Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan. The full conversation with Congressman Palmer can be heard on the Yellowhammer Radio podcast or in the video above, and a lightly […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the wake of last week’s resignation of Rep. Micky Hammon (R-Decatur) as the House Majority Leader, Republicans have selected Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) to lead their caucus. Hammon, who served as majority leader since Republicans took control of the legislature back in 2010, resigned after internal divisions emerged within the caucus. […]

If you’re curious to know who may have frequented the Governor’s Mansion since 2012, it seems you’re out of luck. WHNT News says that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is refusing to release the Mansion’s visitor logs. In a letter to the station, the agency said that doing so would pose a security risk. […]

As several states work to push back against attacks on religious liberty, one lawmaker in Alabama is hoping to reintroduce discussion of intelligent design in the classroom. House Joint Resolution 78 was filed by Rep. Mack Butler (R- Rainbow City), who served as a school board member of Etowah County Schools for 10 years. The […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump gave his first speech to a joint session of Congress last night and laid out his plans for policy over the next few years. For both his tone and proposals, the president received rave reviews from the Alabama delegation. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a longtime veteran of such […]

By Bennett Naron, Senior Student of Political Science at Samford University On Tuesday, February 27th, Samford University hosted a pubic forum on stopping opioid addiction within the state of Alabama. Organized by Jack Williams, Alabama House Representative for District 47, the event highlighted the problematic nature of opioid addiction and offered a dialogue on possible […]

At 8:00 a.m., Phones rang at Jewish community centers across the country. When workers answered, they faced the frightening position of hearing someone issue a bomb threat. Understandably, people at the centers went into lock down until someone qualified could confirm that no one was at risk. Fortunately, everyone was physically okay, but nonetheless shaken […]

Elected officials standing in objection over Governor Bentley’s call for a 2018 special election to replace Senator Jeff Sessions have just hit a major road block. Bentley had faced pushback from State Auditor Jim Zeigler and others who argued that a special election for U.S. Senate must be held earlier than the next regular election […]

At no time since the Civil War began has our country seen this level of partisan tension. In a survey done in 1960, less than 10 percent of Americans said they would have a problem marrying someone from the other political party. In 2010 that number shot up to nearly 50 percent. Also, according to […]

Though state lawmakers are moving forward with plans to oust embattled Governor Robert Bentley, it isn’t stopping him from having a good time in D.C. Governors from across the nation are currently in Washington for a meeting of the National Governor’s Association. On Friday, Bentley tweeted photos from his visit to the Capitol, where he […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham received a bomb threat on Monday morning marking the third time such a situation has occurred this year. At least 19 Jewish community centers across the states of Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia were the […]

I’ve held over 75 town hall meetings since being elected to Congress, and these meetings allow me to get a feel for what issues are most important to the people I represent. At every single town hall meeting, I get at least one question about problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have […]

Financial strain is causing ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to pursue a sped-up appeal process with a specially selected panel of judges. According to new reports, he is willing to waive oral arguments to move the case along. The next scheduled oral argument in Moore’s case is set for April 26th, which is placing […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate approved a bill on Thursday that prevents a judge from sentencing a person to death when a jury has recommended life in prison. Sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery), the bill passed 30-1 and now heads to the House of Representatives. Sen. Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) was the sole vote […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a battle of competing views, President Donald J. Trump eliminated an Obama Administration rule aimed at protecting the right of transgender kids to use the bathroom of their choosing in schools. According to a report from POLITICO, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos wanted to keep the directive, but Trump ultimately sided with […]

The 1960s and 70s stand out as the turning point in cultural activism. The Sexual Revolution, combined with a nationwide anti-war effort, took on a form that threatened the stability of the United States. Campuses, including some in Alabama, were impacted by this protesting. Buildings burned, classes were cancelled, and it seemed like nothing could […]

The Alabama House Republican Caucus has gone through no shortage of changes in the past year. Now, one more major shift was announced on Wednesday: House Majority Leader Micky Hammon (R- Decatur) is resigning from his post. He’s served in the leadership position since the GOP claimed a legislative majority in 2010. He said the […]

As President Trump continues to issue executive orders to undo overreaching regulations implemented over the past eight years, Alabama Representative Bradley Byrne is also attempting to slash one of the Obama Administration’s harmful “power grabs.” As the chair of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Rep. Byrne introduced a resolution rejecting the Occupational Safety and Health […]

By State Rep. Will Ainsworth (R – Guntersville) The Alabama Capitol Building and State House are currently suffering an epidemic of corruption, and rather than continuing to address the problem only after wrongdoing occurs, I believe it is time we implement a strong dose of preventative medicine. That is why I have filed strict, no-nonsense […]