No one knows who will benefit from Trump’s auto tariffs. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

A proposed change to truck weight regulations is expected to be voted on by members of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. According to the state’s logging industry, the proposal will solve a longstanding inefficiency for the drivers and businesses hauling the loads, as well as ultimately, the consumer. SB110 by State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and put together and the senators are reading it, looking at it,” said Orr (R-Decatur). “It won’t start in the House this year. If it starts, it’s going […]

A federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson, came after an abortion fund and healthcare providers filed a lawsuit challenging statements and a brief filed by Marshall in 2023. […]

The runoff election for the Tuscaloosa City Council District 1 seat has taken a dramatic turn in recent days. Security footage obtained byTuscaloosa Patch shows current District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson kicking over a campaign sign belonging to his opponent, Joe Eatmon. The video, taken just before 4 p.m. on the Saturday before the election, […]

In the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, Alabama lawmakers are considering a proposal to make permanent the state income tax exemption for overtime pay. The exemption, originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, was first introduced in 2023 as a temporary measure to provide relief to hourly workers. The original legislation was […]

The longstanding debate over school funding between the beach cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Baldwin County School System has reignited, as the parties grapple over the distribution of millions of dollars in annual sales tax revenue. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions rooted in the cities’ decision to break away from the […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Monday that the state’s “Heroes Welcome” initiative, which was developed by the Alabama Military Stability Commission that he chairs, has been named an official partner resource by the U.S. Department of Defense. “Since taking office, we have worked hard to ensure Alabama remains that nation’s friendliest and most welcoming […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reintroduced a bill Monday that will help protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Tuberville joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) in reintroducing the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act. This legislation would remove the taxation, registration, and regulation of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and any other weapons under the […]

Gambling bill is coming and everyone in Alabama can potentially get a piece of the action. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong recently spoke to the possibility of President Donald Trump implementing a nationwide air defense system similar to Israel’s ‘Iron Dome.’ The American version is being referred to as the “Golden Dome” by its advocates, including the President. According to Lockheed Martin, a potential producer, the ‘next generation defense shield’ will identify incoming […]

Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution Thursday that condemned the violence and domestic terrorism against Tesla owners and dealerships put forward by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) Several Tesla car dealerships have been vandalized by radical leftists who are upset at Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The senator’s resolution […]

A gambling bill is in the fray of the 2025 legislative session. According to Alabama Daily News, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) is looking for the votes needed to pass a comprehensive gaming package that includes Class II casinos, sports betting, a statewide lottery, and regulatory commissions to oversee and enforce its activity. Albritton is leading […]

Over the past ten years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world does Alabama not have a lottery, and why can’t we receive the revenue from gambling that every one of our surrounding states and almost every state in America thrives on?”  Over this past decade, I have spoken […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

A lesser-known name among voters, well known to Alabama political and legal circles, is a presumptive candidate for Attorney General in 2026, according to a flyer obtained by Yellowhammer News this week.  Katherine Robertson, longtime Chief Counsel to current Attorney General Steve Marshall, was also in North Alabama for a speaking engagement with the Marshall […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is calling on his colleagues to revisit a statewide lottery proposal during the remaining weeks of the 2025 legislative session – without tying it to a larger gambling expansion. But he reports that is unlikely to be the case. “Well, I know a gaming bill is being worked on, and votes […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has a firestorm response to critics over his approach to town halls and public meetings. In an interview on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show”, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he was elected to represent North Alabama in Congress – not liberal news outlets or George Soros activist groups. “I’m not going to change […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is largely ineffective and is hoping most of his colleagues in the Senate agree. Tuberville and U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the “Abolish TSA Act,” which would dissolve the bloated TSA under a new Office of Aviation Security Oversight. “The TSA has become […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wants the governor of California to take action in protecting women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games coming to Los Angeles. Tuberville sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, encouraging him to work alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make sure biological men are not allow to […]

7. Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Florida Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Florida) announced the formation of a Republican Women’s Caucus at the White House. President Donald Trump lauded Britt’s influence, including her pivotal advice on IVF policy, stating of himself, “I’m still very proud of it, I don’t care. I’ll be known as the […]

As phone scams across the state continue to rise and become more sophisticated, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making sure that the public is aware of the need to practice caution when taking phone calls from unfamiliar numbers. According to Marshall, the scammers victimizing Alabama residents are preying on “fear and urgency.” “If you […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced new statewide policies banning the use of certain artificial intelligence technologies on Alabama’s government networks and devices. The move follows the release of a final report by the Governor’s Generative AI Task Force, which included recommendations to address risks associated with generative artificial intelligence. “Yesterday, my GenAI Task Force released […]

The Alabama House is advancing a bill to reduce the state’s sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, effective September 1, 2025. The initiative is part of a broader $192 million tax relief package designed to alleviate financial burdens on Alabama residents.​ Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), who chairs the House Ways and Means Education […]