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 […]

The poll shows more voters trust the GOP than Democrats despite the negative news coverage on the party and Trump by the mainstream media. 

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 […]

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 […]

Britt discussed the latest about the spending bill during a Wednesday appearance on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program."

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 […]

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.

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 389 page "One Big, Beautiful Bill" includes the tax cut, with provisions saying the deductions would expire at the end of 2028.

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 […]

The report argues that CON regulations raise health care costs for Alabamians, while also decreasing the quality of care they receive.

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.

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.