Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban addressed growing speculation Wednesday about his possible involvement in a new college sports commission reportedly being formed by President Donald Trump to address issues surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Saban, speaking at the Regions Tradition pro-am golf tournament, confirmed he had heard about the effort but […]

The 2026 primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a bill passed by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature was officially signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. Prior to the enactment of HB258, the election was set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Now, the election will officially be held the […]

As the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ continues to make its way through Congress, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes one of the most important priorities needs to be extending President Trump’s tax cuts. The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released their plan this week, which includes extending those cuts, while also adding tax cuts on […]

On Wednesday Governor Kay Ivey signed a multi-bill package known as “Powering Growth” into law — a sweeping energy infrastructure package intended to secure Alabama’s future energy dominance, accelerate economic development, and address long-term supply chain challenges across the state. The legislation, backed by state leaders and business advocates, creates the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) criticized lawmakers in Montgomery this week for failing to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the 2025 session. Lawmakers decided instead to the state’s share of the so-called grocery tax from 3% to 2%, which goes into effect September 1, 2025. API released a piece on their website […]

Today is the last day in the 2025 regular legislative session, and the Alabama House of Representatives has taken an unusual approach: no special order calendar and, at least for now, no major bills on the floor. The House gaveled in at 1 p.m. Wednesday but recessed less than two hours later at the call […]

The Republicans in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee are including one of President Donald Trump’s major priorities in their budget and tax bill released on Monday; no taxes on overtime pay. The 389 page “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes the tax cut, with provisions saying the deductions would expire at the end of […]

This week is one of the best in Birmingham of the entire year with the Regions Tradition coming to Greystone Golf and Country Club, but before the Champions Tour players tee it up, the morning before brings the annual celebrity pro-am. Looking at the pairings is always entertaining, but one of the more notable groups […]

Last week, the Legislature was successful in passing HB445, which is Alabama’s first comprehensive legislation regulating hemp products, such as gummies and drinks, since the federal farm bill legalized hemp-derived cannabis in 2018. Like most bills, it resulted in compromise, as there were two very aggressive sides to the issue. On one hand, you had […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt delivered a sharp rebuke of Democratic immigration policies during a recent appearance on Fox News’ Hannity. The Republican lawmaker accused Democrats of siding with undocumented immigrants with violent criminal records, while neglecting the safety of American communities. Katie Pavlich, the show’s host for the evening, opened the segment by questioning why […]

A controversial bill regulating hemp-derived products in Alabama is now in the hands of Governor Kay Ivey. House Bill 445, passed by the Legislature in early May, has drawn significant attention from small business owners, patients, and advocates, as well as support from law enforcement and legislators who say stronger regulations are needed. Ivey may […]

Pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alabama say it’s too early to know whether a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump will ultimately lower out-of-pocket drug costs for patients. The order, issued May 12, gives drug manufacturers 30 days to reduce prices for American consumers, using international rates as a benchmark. The executive action, […]

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 […]

Republican voters in Alabama’s House District 11 cast their ballots Tuesday in a special primary election to effectively select their next State Representative. The winner was Heath Allbright, a Cullman County businessman, farmer and former school board member. He defeated former U.S. Army Colonel Don Fallin after an oversaturated and negative campaign fight. RELATED: In […]

A new report released by Americans for Prosperity Foundation – Alabama reveals how the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws are having a negative impact on healthcare systems in the Yellowhammer State. The report argues that CON regulations raise health care costs for Alabamians, while also decreasing the quality of care they receive. “This new […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have named their appointees to a reformed regional water works board that will take the place of the Birmingham Water Works, which was transformed by state lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. The Blount County Commission and Birmingham City Council also named their appointees earlier this week, […]

When it comes to John Wahl, it seems some folks are more interested in spinning tales than telling the truth. Sure, a butterfly farmer turned political powerhouse sounds like something out of a quirky Southern novel, but let’s take a minute to separate the facts from the flutter. First off, can we just appreciate the […]

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 […]

 In the wake of last week’s sudden firing of the Librarian of Congress, several members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, are calling for a probe of potential improper communications between the Library of Congress and the White House. Also Monday, there was a brief standoff at the library where staff refused to admit  […]

State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) is not happy that the Legislature was unable to pass a bill on religious liberty in Alabama public schools recently. The measure, originally introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) in the House and State Sen. Shay Shelnut (R-Trussville) in the Senate, failed to make it through the State House […]

The graduating class at Enterprise High School will be hearing from a very special commencement speaker at their graduation ceremony next week. According to WDHN News, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has agreed to deliver remarks at the event, which is scheduled to take place on May 22 at the Wildcats’ football stadium. RELATED: Britt […]

Governor Kay Ivey has signed HB386, continuing efforts to reduce Alabama’s tax burden on groceries. The announcement came Friday during a stop on her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour in Limestone County, where the governor told reporters she planned to sign the bill upon returning to the state capital. Later that day, Governor Ivey fulfilled that […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has selected Auburn resident and U.S. Navy Captain Doug Esposito to be his office’s May veteran of the month. The former pilot, who served 30 years in the military, has devoted his life to helping fellow veterans find academic assistance and, if needed, everyday necessities. Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes that Esposito is […]

Democrats finally found some immigrants they want to keep out, South Africans who are being killed. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.