With the Super Bowl coming to television screens across America next weekend, fans all over the Alabama will be tuning into the NFL despite college football generally being the more popular sport by far in this part of the country. The league has found itself in hot water for woke stunts many times in recent […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HB181, a measure aimed at limiting the disposal of dredged material in Mobile Bay while maintaining dredging operations critical to the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s coastal economy. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), will restrict the practice of thin-layer dredge disposal, commonly […]

Qualifying for Alabama’s 2026 primary elections closed on Friday, January 23. With that deadline now behind us, voters deserve a clear look at who has put their name on the ballot and what that means for the offices they seek. In Lee County, there has been a troubling development in the race for Revenue Commissioner […]

Shortly after taking office in 2003, Gov. Bob Riley did something that no other governor before him or since had done. He entered Holman Maximum Security Correctional Facility in Atmore, roamed the dorms, cells, and facilities while asking inmates and corrections officers for their insight, walked down Death Row, and witnessed a mock execution by […]

According to a news release on Wednesday night, former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he raised more than $1 million in contributions for his campaign for lieutenant governor in a single day. While no public filing yet exists of the haul, Wahl’s campaign was formalized with the Alabama Secretary of State’s office yesterday. […]

In recognition of National School Choice Week, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said she believes that Alabama has set the standard when it comes to educational freedom for students and families. Alabama’s latest landmark school choice initiative, the CHOOSE Act, was signed into law in 2024. The program created state-funded education savings accounts that eligible […]

Wes Allen, who currently serves as Alabama Secretary of State, announced that he has received the endorsement of 20 Republican sheriffs from across the state in his campaign for Lt. Governor. “I am honored to have the support of these law enforcement officers,” Allen said. “Upholding law and order should be a top priority of […]

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who is running for U.S. Senate, citing his record on digital assets and financial policy. “Barry Moore understands that innovation, not bureaucracy, is the future of American finance,” Lummis said. “He has been a consistent defender of sound money, blockchain innovation, and the […]

The Alabama Legislature has spent years debating the “ready-to-drink” issue, premixed canned cocktails that consumers increasingly expect to buy where they already buy beer and wine. But now, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the Alabama House Nathaniel Ledbetter say the politics of that fight might change in 2026. At Yellowhammer […]

Former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has made it official that he’s jumping into the race for Lt. Governor in 2026. Wahl formally announced his campaign at a press conference at the Alabama Republican Party Headquarters on Tuesday. “President Trump understands that Alabama needs a Lieutenant Governor who will fight unapologetically for the America […]

The debate to legalize gaming in Alabama won’t go away until lawmakers pass a bill, the governor signs it, and voters across the state approve of a final structure to the legal economy for new state ventures, such as a lottery, online sports betting, casino gaming, and beyond. But the state’s top lawmakers say that […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter praised the passage of a bill that will send “a clear message that we will always protect our children.” That bill is the Child Predator Death Penalty Act, by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne). “Anyone who violates the innocence of a child represents the very worst […]

In a weekly leadership talk held by the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) covered a lot of ground on legislative topics, but he also went scorched earth on Mo Brooks. Last week, Brooks, 71, announced a last-minute primary challenge to State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is condemning the decision making within the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). AHSAA’s choice last week to split up private and public schools for championship competition is just the latest move by the organization that has sparked outrage by parents and officials. Ainsworth directly called out association leadership over the […]

Governor Kay Ivey has opened the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program, inviting college students to apply for the nine-week opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government. The program, which runs from June 2 through July 31, 2026, places interns within the executive branch, where they work alongside professional staff, assist […]

The race to decide who is going to be Alabama’s next Lieutenant Governor is heating up after an unlikely endorsement from President Donald Trump — one night before candidate qualifying closed for the 2026 election cycle. Trump endorsed Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl in a post of Truth Social on Thursday. Wahl resigned as […]

As the full scope of fraud continues to come to light in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working with GOP colleagues to launch a new task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs. The new watchdog group is being formed as further discoveries are being made in Minnesota […]

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, has endorsed Derek Chen in his campaign for Alabama state auditor. “Derek Chen’s background, integrity, detail orientation, and commitment to responsibility through public service make him uniquely qualified for the Alabama State Auditor race,” said TRUK PAC Chairman Greg Brown. “He is extremely mission-focused in […]

The rumors swirling around the Alabama State House about potential indictments against former or sitting lawmakers appear to be just that — rumors, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr. During an appearance this week on “The Dale Jackson Show,” Orr (R-Decatur) directly addressed speculation that a grand jury may hand down indictments involving members of […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is asking state lawmakers for additional tools to help stabilize neighborhoods and address long-standing issues tied to vacant and tax-delinquent properties, saying accountability for absentee property owners is key to revitalization efforts. Like many older industrial cities, Birmingham has grappled with population loss and a growing inventory of vacant or tax-delinquent […]

At time of publication, candidate qualifying for the Alabama Republican Party in the 2026 election cycle has officially ended. The party published a list of final candidates who are formally qualified for the primary ballot. Qualifying opened Monday, January 5, and closed today at 5:00pm. The below roundup reflects a final and full list of […]

State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) wants to make sure that the Alabama High School Athletic Association (ASHAA) is listening to the concerns of parents, coaches, and school administrators. The lawmaker introduced SB73 early in the session that would effectively overhaul the structure of the organization. The bill’s synopsis says the legislation “would prohibit public K-12 […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has moved the state closer to addressing a persistent shortage of school bus drivers, advancing legislation to ensure Alabama’s most valuable resource — its children — have reliable transportation to and from school. Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed House Bill 138, sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), a measure […]

Over the last couple of years, legalized gambling and casinos in the state of Alabama — and the push to get it back on the ballot for the people to decide on — has been one of the most highly discussed topics in state politics. One of those fighting for clarity on the issue is […]