Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing the fight against allowing “gender-affirming” surgeries for minors. Marshall is leading a 24-state brief supporting Ohio’s law protecting children from experimental treatments. The brief urged the Ohio Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that enjoined enforcement of Ohio’s law based on its conclusion that the law […]

On May 18, 1969, NASA launched Apollo 10, the final test mission that paved the way for the first Moon landing just a month later. As Alabamians remember the 56th anniversary of this historic event, the state’s influence in space exploration continues to grow, rooted deeply in its past and future with NASA. While Apollo […]

On Monday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigned from the bench to launch a campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 election. Governor Kay Ivey is expected to announce Mitchell’s replacement later this week. Today is the first day candidates for office in 2026 can begin fundraising for the […]

When I was growing up, most products at the store had a tag that said “Made in the U.S.A.” These days, it’s more common to see things that are “Made in China.” That’s because over the past few decades, ineffective leadership has allowed the United States to get ripped off when it comes to trade. […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has officially endorsed Cindy Myrex in the upcoming special election for Alabama House District 12, a seat left vacant following the resignation of Rep. Corey Harbison (R-Good Hope). Myrex, a lifelong Cullman County resident, graduated from Cold Springs High School and earned her real estate license through Wallace State Community College. […]

“There’ll have to be a discussion, and the Secretary of the Air Force will have a discussion with President Trump,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said before the confirmation. “But the last two secretaries of the Air Force have picked Huntsville. Even Joe Biden’s (secretary) picked Huntsville. “So, it’s the obvious thing to do. It’s the right thing […]

Folks, 2026 is shaping up as one of the best political years in memory in Alabama. The Governor’s, Lt. Governor’s, and Attorney General’s offices and maybe one of our U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs with no incumbent. The jockeying has begun in earnest for all these posts. The Attorney General’s position is a […]

Alabama State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) said he’s considering some possible rule changes for next session. Many lawmakers grew frustrated that some of the local bills got held up in the Senate and were unable to make it through before time ran out on the last day of the session. “You know, obviously […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter spoke with reporters this week and reflected on the successes of the 2025 Legislative session. “I think we had a great session,” Ledbetter said. On the issue of taxes, the speaker said he’s happy with what they were able to accomplish, but admitted there’s more that needs to […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on Thursday elected Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, as its new president and Rusty Jessup, mayor of Riverside, as its new vice president during the business session of the League’s 90th convention at the Von Braun Center. Over 800 municipal officials from around the state attended this three-day convention to […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke with Sean Duffy, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, during an appropriations hearing in Washington on Thursday. The two discussed several issues, including the potential widening of I-65, an 887-mile stretch of highway running from Kentucky through Alabama to the Gulf Coast. The Senator told Duffy that the […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl spoke at the 5th Congressional District ALGOP meeting in Madison earlier this week to lay out his goals for the party for the upcoming year.  He also directly challenged what he called the bias of the mainstream media — specifically targeting a recent AL.com column that alleged Wahl did […]

As National Police Week comes to a close, we should celebrate the fact that the Legislature has taken historic steps this session to show our appreciation to these extraordinary men and women, support local recruitment and retention efforts, and bolster public safety as a whole in our great state with the Safe Alabama Package. One […]

A contribution from the state Senate majority leader has been called a “vital step” toward completing a major facility for the Land Trust of North Alabama. Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) made a $50,000 contribution to support the Land Trust’s planned Nature Discovery Center, a future hub for environmental education and community engagement. “We are […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week with a major milestone: nine decades of supporting and advocating for the state’s 465 cities and towns. Founded in 1935, the nonpartisan membership organization represents over 450 incorporated municipalities across Alabama, offering legal guidance, legislative advocacy, and resources to build strong, resilient communities. […]

In recognition of tonight’s annual Power of Service event and the release of the final Power & Influence Top 50, Yellowhammer News is proud to award our most distinguished lifetime honor to Jabo Waggoner.  RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: Who’s Next? RELATED: 2025 Power & Influence: 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 10-1 When historians, political observers, and public officials across […]

“Veritas” That Latin word meaning “Truth” has been the motto of Harvard University since 1643, so here are some hard truths about our nation’s most famous institution of higher learning. Harvard has a history of condoning antisemitism. Harvard seeks to silence speech with which it does not agree. Harvard is openly hostile to conservative ideas, […]

At the same moment George Wallace was shot and paralyzed during an assassination attempt on this date in 1972, California Gov. Ronald Reagan was on the West Coast addressing a luncheon event. After an aide handed him a bulletin, Reagan interrupted his remarks to announce the news of the shooting to the audience attending his speech. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore says he’s fighting to ensure the U.S. military is well-prepared and trained for any future global conflicts. In doing so, the Congressman from Enterprise believes it will be necessary to codify President Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. https://x.com/RepBarryMoore/status/1922685404261576706 On Wednesday, Moore and several Republican colleagues in […]

The Alabama House of Representatives concludes its 2025 legislative session today with the annual and much-anticipated presentation of the Shroud Award, given to the “deadest bill of the session.”  The tongue-in-cheek honor, created in 1979 by former House member Earl Mitchell, is presented to the sponsor of the bill deemed to have the least chance […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt discussed the need to improve public health systems and the overall well-being of Americans with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at a committee hearing on Wednesday. The Congressman noted that a massive amount of funding is poured into health care nationally. “Despite […]

A national Cygnal poll shows more voters trust Republicans than Democrats in Congress despite negative news coverage surrounding the GOP and President Donald Trump. Both Trump and House Republicans outpace Democrats on the economy (R+2), cost of living (R+2), illegal immigration (R+25), crime and public safety (R+13), cutting waste/spending (R+18), and foreign affairs (R+2). Married […]

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. This year marks the thirteenth installment – and the stakes have never been higher. With a monumental 2026 election cycle already taking shape, the […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB445 into law, enacting sweeping new regulations on consumable hemp products in Alabama. The new law targets products containing hemp-derived THC compounds like delta-8 and delta-10, banning smokable forms and implementing strict rules on testing, packaging, licensing and age restrictions. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the new law will require […]