As someone who voted in favor of the legislation in the committee, Kiel said he was frustrated it didn't get approved.

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

As Alabama’s 2025 legislative session draws to a close on Wednesday, lawmakers enacted a $191 million tax relief package that will reduce the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, eliminate the 4% sales tax on essential baby and feminine hygiene products, and increase income tax exemptions for retirees and low- to moderate-income […]

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a pair of bills Monday that helps the state in its effort to enforce laws against illegal immigration inAlabama.

Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer that will undo the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Congressman joined the President for a signing ceremony in the Oval Office late last week. “I am honored to witness President Trump sign my […]

During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state – from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, from the Wiregrass to the Blackbelt, from the big cities to the small towns, and in all points in between. But […]

As one of only two Republican mothers in the U.S. Senate with school-age children, Alabama’s Katie Britt is in a unique position to discuss the process of balancing a legislative career in Washington with a personal home life in Montgomery. On Saturday, during a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Britt spoke about her professional […]

A Pike Road small business owner’s Teacher Appreciation Week plans were disrupted this week after concerns were raised about a potential conflict with local election rules. Jessica Missildine Spurlin, who operates a local interior design business, shared in a public Facebook post that she had organized a “flower bouquet bar” as a gift to educators […]

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 […]

Projects at two North Alabama airports will soon take off, thanks to grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced Wednesday that Cullman and Albertville regional airports have received more than $1.9 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants to support critical infrastructure improvements.

Bipartisan legislation that would aid veterans in crisis with the help of local law enforcement agencies was introduced today in the U.S. House by Rep. Dale Strong.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) is supporting the efforts of President Donald Trump to make sure Iran never gains access to nuclear weapons. Britt joined U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) Thursday, in introducing a resolution outlining the acceptable outcome of the United States’ negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A panel of federal judges has permanently barred Alabama from using its 2023 congressional redistricting plan, ruling that the map unlawfully diluted the voting power of Black residents and failed to comply with prior court orders.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes that illegal immigrants who commit murder against Americans should receive the death penalty.Tuberville joined U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is praising the passage of a bill that prohibits the use of a foreign national driver's license for voting purposes. “Ensuring that only American citizens are voting in our elections has been a top priority of mine since day one.

Over the last week or two, the hottest topic in college sports has been the possibility of an executive order from President Donald Trump to address the rising level of chaos caused by Name, Image, and Likeness issues in college sports across the country.

A bill to target a tax loophole that hurts state-led wildlife conservation efforts has been introduced by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville and Sen. Mike Crapo said the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act would hold foreign sellers to the same tax regulations as domestic manufacturers. “Alabama is proud to be home to hundreds of small businesses […]

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has appointed Dr. Richard Rush to lead the city's Government Relations, External Affairs, and Crisis Communication initiatives, effective July 1.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined the fight against a controversial piece of legislation that promotes a radical climate agenda at the cost of American businesses.

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch has announced his support for Republican Doug Harwell in the upcoming state Senate District 34 race.

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 […]