Two proposed bills in the Alabama House aim to enhance protections for pets by tightening regulations on tethering and abandonment. If passed, HB149 and HB249 would strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws by establishing clearer guidelines for pet care and imposing stricter penalties for neglect or abuse. Both bills are currently under consideration in the […]

Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen is kicking off his campaign with a message that he is the right person to be the state’s next Lieutenant Governor with a “track record” of good judgement and conservative principles. Last week, Allen formally announced his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. The current Lt. Governor, […]

Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students. […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey set the special election dates for Alabama House District 11, representing portions of Cullman and Blount Counties. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned earlier this month, to serve as the constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). RELATED: State Rep. Randall […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel is relocating 500 agents from Washington D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. FBI managers received notification last Friday at a meeting, shortly after Patel was sworn in as the next Director. https://x.com/KenDilanianNBC/status/1893065613599482108 The move follows a targeted effort from Alabama’s federal lawmakers, in particular, U.S. Senators, […]

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) sent a letter to members of the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee opposing two pieces of legislation awaiting a vote this week related to pharmacy benefit managers and the sustainability of independent pharmacies across the state. SB93 and SB99 are expected to be debated by committee members this […]

On Monday morning Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced his candidacy for the Secretary of State’s office in 2026. Incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his intention to seek the role of Lieutenant Governor last week. Currently, Sorrell currently has no challengers, and the seat is wide open. In an interview with Yellowhammer News, […]

In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government be American made. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) are cosponsors of the “American-made Flag Act” which calls for all United States flags purchased by […]

As the Mobile mayoral race draws closer later this year, a sitting state legislator has officially kicked off her campaign to become the city’s highest-ranking official. State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), who originally filed to run for the position on February 3, has been a member of the Alabama legislature since 2014 and is the […]

Children are a blessing from the Lord. That’s not exactly a hot take. For many, the path to parenthood is simple, but for others, it is a journey marked by heartbreak, loss, and unwavering hope. Those who struggle with infertility know the ache of empty arms and unanswered prayers. When my wife & I made […]

In the same meeting that President Donald Trump publicly embarrassed Maine Governor Janet Mills over her outbursts response to his warning that he will eliminate federal funding for states that refuse to enforce new laws related to transgender athletes — Governor Kay Ivey made a power move after the tension. According to FOX News, “at […]

The Alabama Senate approved SB1 on Tuesday, a bill that will establish a workers’ compensation program for public education employees. Sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), the bill aims to establish a workers’ compensation program specifically for K-12 and higher education employees, ensuring they receive financial and medical support in the event of a […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth believes the current plan to put the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the governor’s control and restructure its board is a bad one for the state’s veterans. Ainsworth announced opposition to the bill last week that authorizes the Governor to appoint the Commissioner to serve at the pleasure […]

The Alabama Senate is considering a bill that would change how members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees are appointed, shifting that authority to the governor and legislative leaders. The legislation follows outrage from many Republican lawmakers over the department’s past programming decisions. RELATED: State Sen. Elliott: Archives shouldn’t be ‘pushing […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) fact checked a well-known conservative commentator on social media Friday who was critical of a bill that just advanced in the Legislature. SB156, known as the “Second Chance Act,” sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), was approved by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday. The legislation allows for […]

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 […]

In what was quite the heavy hitting duo, the greatest golfer of all time accepted a special guest appearance to the White House by President Donald Trump as part of a celebration for Black History Month. https://x.com/cspan/status/1892684928489320924 Woods, who was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump back in 2019, donned the medal […]

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Congressman Barry Moore  and his wife of 32 years, Heather, realized they had a big decision to make. That morning, a federal court made a long-awaited decision on the future of Alabama’s congressional districts, choosing a new map designed by a special master to give minority voters in the Black […]

As the Department of Government Efficiency continues to look for ways to trim the national debt, there have been large-scale cuts and downsizing of employees in government agencies and organizations across the nation. Those cuts are expected to extend into the Department of Defense, headquartered at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Supportive of the move […]

The Alabama House and Senate have passed the Houston/Hunter Act, a bill allowing firearm owners to voluntarily and temporarily surrender their weapons to law enforcement during mental health crises. The legislation is aimed at reducing firearm-related suicides, particularly among veterans.  The bill permits firearm owners to enter into a voluntary agreement with a federal firearms […]

FBI Director Kash Patel told Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville he will fill open positions at the FBI’s campus on Redstone Arsenal. Patel’s comments came ahead of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. He was confirmed today by the full Senate. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a letter to […]

After weeks of controversy and delays, the U.S. Senate officially confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 51-49. Patel, a long-time ally of President Trump, faced a more difficult confirmation process than the majority of nominees with two Republicans Senators Susan Collins of Maine and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining the fight to cut fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Marshall joined 19 other attorneys general in an amicus brief defending President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump has tasked Elon Musk to head the newly created agency, but the administration has been stifled […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes that part of the current federal tax code is hurting family farms in Alabama and across the country. Moore and scores of other GOP lawmakers are co-sponsoring the U.S. House version of the “Death Tax Repeal Act,” which was introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). “The death tax […]