Politics — Page 72
In Alabama, our commitment to conservative values isn’t just rhetoric—it’s reflected in real actions that make life better for the people of our state. The Alabama Republican Party has a strong track record of defending the rights and freedoms of every individual. One of our primary goals has always been ensuring that hardworking Alabama families […]
Richard Scrushy and Don Seigelman are clearly guilty, everyone knows this and these losers need to go away. 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 […]
State Sen. Sam Givhan thinks that if Tommy Tuberville runs for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026 — he’ll be the only show in town. But if he runs for Governor of Alabama, he might run into some issues. In an interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” on Thursday morning, Givhan (R-Huntsville) said […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is maintaining his push to improve the U.S. Postal Service with the recent reintroduction of legislation designed to increase the efficiency and reliability of the government agency. Aderholt is currently focused on improving the delivery of periodicals and newspapers throughout the United States, and he believes that his Deliver for Democracy […]
The Alabama State Board of Education voted Thursday to assume control of Dallas County Schools due to financial and academic concerns. With this decision, Dallas County becomes the third school system currently under state intervention, joining Sumter County and Bessemer City Schools. According to the resolution passed by the state board, the local board consented […]
For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some pretty old folks in positions of power. Our new President, Donald Trump, is not a spring chicken at 78. Our own Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is 80 and goes by the monicker “Mee Maw.” However, a new […]
During the 2022 election cycle, a curious thought struck Angela Shepard of Auburn as she was filling out her absentee ballot prior to working as a poll watcher. She wondered if someone could manipulate an election by simply taking absentee ballots like hers, making multiple copies on regular copy paper, and inserting them in a […]
For as long as major sports championships have been celebrated, it has been customary for the winning team to visit the White House and be honored by the sitting president. In recent years, however, a trend emerged — beginning during President Donald Trump’s first administration — where teams declined the invitation for political reasons. The […]
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation’s defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was Strong’s third bill this week to be passed by the House and moved to the Senate. The others were the SHIELD Against CCP Act and the Research Security and […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continued to fuel speculation about his run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 this morning in an appearance on Longshore & McKnight. Tuberville (R-Auburn) also revealed an interesting detail about his recent visit with former rival-turned friend Nick Saban. RELATED: Tuberville is telling colleagues ‘he wants to run for governor’ in […]
The U.S. Department of Education laid off more than 1,300 staffers on Tuesday, representing nearly half of the agency’s workforce. The cuts are part of President Donald Trump’s plan to fully shutter the department that has, for the past four years, been at the center of seemingly endless cultural conflicts. The President’s decision to close […]
Whether a government shutdown happens is now up to the U.S. Senate as members decide on whether to support the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September. The bill passed the U.S. House by a 217-213 vote Tuesday, with only one Democrat voting in favor. If passed, the spending package would fund […]
U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is on a mission to cut wasteful government spending and has put forward a bill that will help in that effort. Moore and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, which requires federal agencies to include other transaction agreements (OTAs) in the list of […]
The Trump economy is months old, stop pretending he is responsible for the current state of things. 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 […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Wednesday that the State of Texas has agreed to become the eighth state in the nation to partner with the Alabama Voter Integrity Database, also known as AVID. The move will allow Texas and Alabama officials to cross-reference each other’s voter files to ensure that no individuals […]
Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) is still not buying some of the arguments he’s heard against extending the tax cut on overtime pay passed by lawmakers in 2023. The state lawmaker is fighting to keep the tax cut in place despite new concerns about it causing a larger shortfall in revenue going to […]
As America’s food supply chain and agriculture industry continue to face cyber threats from outside countries, particularly China, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are looking for ways to protect domestic production and ensure that Americans have consistent access to quality foods. Among the group of elected officials working to find solutions to the growing problem is […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is joining a host of lawmakers across the nation to introduce the “Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act” — also known as the BITCOIN Act — in the U.S. Senate. The goal of the legislation is to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to serve as an additional […]
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is praising the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) despite some of the criticism he’s seen from Democrats. Palmer, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, highlighted some of the fraud that DOGE has uncovered in recent weeks. “I know there’s a lot of consternation about what […]
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is using the spike in egg prices to continue his fight to eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries. In 2023, Ainsworth made a successful pitch to lawmakers to reduce the tax from 4% to 3% by supporting legislation he, at that time, lauded as a “bold first step” toward […]
In today’s digital age, keeping our children safe online is one of the greatest challenges parents face. We set curfews, teach our kids to look both ways before crossing the street, and monitor who they spend time with—but when it comes to the apps they use daily, many of us are left in the dark. […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined FM Talk 1065’s “The Jeff Poor Show” Tuesday morning and discussed Elon Musk’s intensified effort to eliminate government waste in Washington, D.C. Musk, who is currently leading the Department of Government Efficiency’s push to audit the federal government, has encountered severe, and now, violent reactions to his work. Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]
The City of Mobile was surprised to learn during the March 5 city council meeting that J.P. Morgan Securities bought the $250 million in bonds that will finance the new Civic Center. Scott Collins, the city’s executive director of finance, said there were eight bidders for the bonds and that J.P. Morgan was the apparent […]
Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson, has officially announced her campaign leadership team. The individuals selected by Hudson have years of experience in both political strategy and communications. According to the commissioner, each will play an invaluable role in her efforts to reach voters and become the Port City’s next top official. “I am so excited […]

