A Huntsville City School Board member is trying to shame parents for withdrawing their children from a public school to enroll them in private academic institutions. According to District 3 representative, Andrea Alvarez, parents considering pulling their children from public schools somehow owe an explanation to the students who remain. “I think before anyone unenrolls […]

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]

I will gladly explain why school choice is good for kids, to kids, if a school board member really wants me to. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

As some cities’ backlogs across the state continue to grow, Alabama Attorney Steve Marshall has issued his full endorsement of legislation that could solve the issue and lead to faster incarceration of violent criminals. In Birmingham, city officials recently raised concern that some murder trials in Jefferson County are taking as long as three to […]

HB7, known as the Laken Riley Act, advanced closer to a full House vote on Wednesday after receiving a favorable report from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.  “This is the same […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]

Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit people associated with the governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing American farmland. “Chinese investment in U.S. farmland, much of which is in close proximity to […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to remove a significant portion of proposed legislation that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) and the State Board of Veterans Affairs.  Senators adopted a substitute version of the bill that kept a cabinet-level appointment for the ADVA Commissioner – but walked back various changes to […]

On Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise that began in Alabama.  He signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop policies that protect IVF access and reduce both out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs.  The goal will make fertility treatments more affordable for families hoping to conceive. For Trump, […]

The people knew government cuts would mean cuts to government and to pretend otherwise is ridiculous. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and backed by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter seeks to bring greater accountability to law enforcement staffing and crime statistics across the state. HB287 would require municipalities to report the number of sworn law enforcement officers to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is siding with President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) in his push to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants in the United States. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced on Monday he was co-sponsoring the Birthright Citizenship Act, which seeks to clarify immigration law to “those classes of […]

State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) is pushing HB103, a legislative measure aimed at increasing gun safety in households with children. The bill, filed before the recent gun incident at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville, has gained attention in light of a gun discharging in a second grader’s backpack.  RELATED: Laptop stops bullet from striking student […]

Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday morning, newly-elected Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate, Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the importance of equipping all Alabamians with the necessary training to secure stable, high-paying jobs that align with the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy. He detailed an overarching agenda focused on workforce development, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is pushing for the implementation of “common sense solutions” to fight the youth mental health crisis that has been made worse by the widespread use of social media. As part of her effort, the lawmaker from Alabama has reintroduced legislation that she believes will help protect the country’s youth from the […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of […]

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is addressing problems associated with childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child’s success by launching a pilot program designed to better equip providers to address childhood trauma. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to expand trauma-informed care to every provider working with adolescents across […]

Editor’s Note: Four hours after this story was published, Secretary of State Wes Allen formally announced his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. It has been slightly revised to include the latest information while preserving its original perspective.  In an era of increasing distrust in American elections, Alabama has essentially become the gold […]

The tradition of military service runs deep in the DNA of the Oliver family. From the Battle of Camden in the Revolutionary War to Iwo Jima in World War II, my family has carried arms in several of our nation’s major conflicts. Before being elected to the Alabama Legislature, I served more than 30 years […]

When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: every life is worth fighting for. Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the […]

The The media and their Democrats’ lies are not working, the panicking is starting to set in. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

School shootings have become an unfortunate fact of everyday life in modern America. From Columbine to the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the scourge has claimed hundreds of innocent lives across the country. Elected officials throughout the U.S. late last week recognized Make Our Schools Safe Day. In Alabama, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax after a century of controversy and debate. According to Tuberville, the tax — more commonly known as ‘the death tax’ — is “purely punitive” and particularly hurts ranches, farms, and other agricultural small businesses across America. The Death Tax Repeal Act, […]