U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville addressed the Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory dinner on Thursday night in Birmingham in a video message that welcomed the headliner the crowd was all there for: Donald Trump, Jr. Tuberville said he wasn’t able to attend the event in person because he needed to be in Washington D.C. to vote […]

Alabama lawmakers voted on Thursday to pass legislation that would broaden vaccine and testing exemptions for both K-12 and college students and change how public education institutions handle immunization requirements. SB85, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva), passed 26-5 along party lines following a prolonged filibuster by Democrats. […]

Just as quickly as it began, the prospect of Alabama lawmakers dealing with the legal gaming issue in 2025 has ended, with an announcement from Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger late Thursday afternoon. “With 12 meeting days remaining in the session, both budgets still awaiting approval, and other important bills and measures demanding […]

I’m sorry, what did Cory Booker do? What was he non-filibustering? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance SB247 by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) that would prohibit protesting outside an individual’s residence in Alabama. Sen. Orr described SB247 as a measure aimed at protecting residents from intimidation and harassment outside their homes. He stated that the bill was initially […]

Legislation to implement post-election audits across all Alabama counties advanced out of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund on Wednesday, with Republican lawmakers touting the proposal as a measure to promote public confidence in elections. HB30, sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), passed 9-5 out of committee and now heads to the Senate […]

One day after Mayor of Mountain Brook Stewart Welch announced he will not be seeking another term later, City Councilwoman Graham Smith officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mountain Brook. Smith won her 2022 City Council seat with 74% of the vote in what was the highest turnout municipal election in Mountain Brook history. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked during a Wednesday press conference call who he is picking to win the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament. Unsurprisingly, the former Auburn head football coach is pulling for the Tigers, but he did note that they face stiff competition in the Final Four. “Well, I think most people […]

President Donald Trump has removed Joe Ritch, a well-known Huntsville lawyer, from his position on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. The dismissal took place on April 1 at the president’s direction. Ritch, who was appointed to the board by President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate later that year, […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is pushing Congress to pass legislation that will facilitate the completion of the wall at the southern border while also minimizing the cost of the project for American taxpayers. The WALL Act, reintroduced and sponsored by the Alabama lawmaker, would appropriate $25 billion to finish building the wall without raising […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is defending the Trump Administration’s decision to deport illegal immigrant gang members to El Salvador. The state’s top law enforcement official recently joined attorneys general from 26 other states in a brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the recent actions targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The […]

Surrounded by working parents, teachers, and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 on Wednesday. The action fulfills a key promise made in her State of the State address and marks another win for Alabama families. “In Alabama, we are committed […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is calling for the use of AI and drones to deal with the drug problem at the southern border. During a Tuesday House Homeland Security Committee hearing about using unmanned aircraft systems for DHS, Strong discussed the use of drones and AI to target drug cartels who bring fentanyl over […]

The Alabama Republican Party is welcoming Donald Trump Jr. to Birmingham on Thursday evening for the organization’s much-anticipated Trump Victory Dinner. The president’s son will be delivering the headlining remarks at the event. “This dinner is bigger than politics—it’s about celebrating our conservative victories and showing unwavering support for President Trump as he fights to […]

Legislation that would be transformative for the Alabama Farmers Federation made its debut before state lawmakers on Wednesday during a public hearing about a proposal to enable the farm organization to offer its members and their families a form of health coverage, known as a farm bureau health plan.  Similar plans are already operating in […]

The recent arrest of a University of Alabama doctoral student by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has made headlines throughout the state, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stating the individual “posed significant national security concerns.” On a call with reporters Wednesday morning, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville explained that while much of the information […]

Alabama has a diverse and expanding trail system. From greenways and natural surface trails to gravel and paved roads, Alabama trails cater to hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts. Now more than ever, it is imperative to establish a comprehensive and interconnected trail network that supports communities, stimulates local economies, and enhances overall quality of […]

This morning WBRC’s Good Day Alabama, Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch announced that he will not be seeking re-election for another term.  A native and lifelong resident of Mountain Brook, Welch first took office in 2016. He wrote an official letter to city residents about his decision to pass the torch: “Over the last few months, a lot […]

As activist federal judges continue to block the Trump Administration’s America First agenda, Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are searching for a way around the ongoing judicial overreach. On Tuesday, a group of elected officials, including U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, filed legislation limiting federal court orders to parties directly before the court. […]

America received some great news last year when the federal government reported that youth tobacco usage was at historic lows. Keeping young people away from tobacco has long been a government priority, but when it comes to cigarettes the focus should now be on helping adult smokers to quit.  More than 28 million adult Americans continue […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is defending President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which he believes will help the American economy in the long run. Trump is expected to announced his new tariff program Wednesday and is calling it “Liberation Day.” “This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Trump said. “We’re going to charge […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB376 on Tuesday, a measure that would double the minimum lifespan of motor vehicle license plate designs from five to 10 years.  Sponsored by State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster), HB376 seeks to amend Sections 32-6-62 and 32-6-64 of the Alabama Code to extend the required redesign period for license […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the Trump administration to close a loophole in the law that is used by drug traffickers to flood deadly fentanyl into the U.S. Marshall joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general asking U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem and Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs […]

The Alabama House General Fund Budget Committee gave favorable reports Tuesday to a series of budget bills, including HB186, the state’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026.  HB186 is the main spending bill for non-education state services, covering a broad range of agencies from the Department of Corrections and Medicaid to mental health and […]