Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn made major headlines when he filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. HB240, known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” has a goal of benefiting schools […]

Following the departure of State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) from the Alabama House — for the first time since 2022, the role of House Majority Whip, became open — and on Monday, Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen named 29-year-old freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin to take on the job. Majority Whip is the third highest position […]

Alabama is considered one of the most military friendly states in the nation. We are currently ranked the second-best state for veterans to retire in, and it is our goal to improve that to number one. Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans, individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Despite […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are vocally reaffirming their support for Marshall Space Flight Center as the future of the Space Launch System (SLS) continues to draw the speculation of national media. “It is no secret China is aggressively advancing their technology and space programs, threatening both U.S. national and economic […]

Earlier this week, a state lawmaker added another wrinkle to the continuing debate over Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) issues in college sports. State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) filed a bill in the Alabama Legislature that would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes through the use of their NIL from the state’s individual income tax. […]

A newly released public poll from an independent third-party news organization shows a clear favorite in the upcoming Mobile mayoral race. According to a two-day analysis with over 3,600 votes counted, Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson holds a significant lead over her fellow competitors with 41% of the vote. “The poll results confirm what supporters […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt wants to ensure that all Americans retain access to AM radio in their vehicles. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), AM radio provides invaluable updates and alerts designed to help keep drivers informed of potentially hazardous situations, particularly in rural areas. In a recent move, the Senator helped to introduce the bipartisan AM […]

Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) thinks it’s time for Alabama to follow the lead of President Donald Trump’s administration when it comes to making government more efficient. Trump has tasked Elon Musk to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on the federal level. Gudger believes that the concept can be […]

Republicans members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are lauding the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to be the HHS Secretary, with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. “It’s […]

On Thursday afternoon, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) as Chairman of the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee. It was announced yesterday that State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat to serve as constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). Shedd also therefore […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) believes a surefire way the federal government can drain the swamp is to move much of the federal workforce out of Washington D.C. President Donald Trump campaigned on moving 100 thousand jobs outside of the D.C. area. It is believed this could be action eventually taken by the newly created […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) does not believe that Elon Musk wants to steal your Social Security check. She’s lying… about everything. 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.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer thinks that Democrats may now be unhappy with their shifty decisions to get Joe Biden elected president in 2020. In an interview Thursday on FMTalk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show”, the congressman said that Democrats are seeing the results of President Trump’s sweeping executive orders and strategy of government accountability through […]

Life in Alabama could soon become a lot more difficult for illegal immigrants if several bills passed today by the State Senate are signed into law.  Measures to verify the immigration status of individuals in the custody of law enforcement using DNA and fingerprint analysis, invalidate the drivers licenses of immigrants issued without proof of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives paid tribute to Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) on Thursday morning, who is set to resign his seat in the lower chamber to go work for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, a fellow Cullman lawmaker.  “Randall Shedd has been a dear friend of mine from the first day I came into […]

Elon Musk took to X to praise U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her hard work getting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human services across the finish line. “It’s a little after midnight in Washington, and I just finished my shift presiding on the Senate floor. We’re working through the night […]

With the goal of growing and reinforcing patriotism among America’s youth, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has introduced legislation that would require primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to meet certain standards in order to continue receiving financial assistance. According to Strong (R-Monrovia), the Promoting American Patriotism in Our Schools Act will specifically mandate that, […]

City leaders in Birmingham are raising serious concerns about the growing backlog of criminal court cases, which is leaving many families waiting years for justice. The backlog of these cases was addressed at Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, according to an ABC33/40 report. Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn addressed the issue, […]

Republicans in the Alabama House brought a popular, multi-year legislative effort to a successful close by passing the What is a Woman Act to codify definitions of sex-based terms such as “man,” “woman,” “male,” and “female” into state law — based on biological reality at birth. After passing the Senate last week, the bill now […]

Governor Kay Ivey and state lawmakers have introduced the “Safe Alabama” legislative package, a sweeping set of proposals aimed at curbing violent crime and providing law enforcement with stronger tools to prosecute offenders. Unveiled alongside legislative leaders and law enforcement officials, the package includes tougher penalties for gun-related crimes, increased restrictions on firearm possession for […]

As raids targeting illegal immigrants continue across the country, a growing problem for law enforcement is beginning to take shape. While many of the operations targeting illegals for deportation have been a success others have failed after their details were reportedly leaked to the public. In one such case, agents with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement […]

State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat in the Alabama House to go work upstairs for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger.  Yellowhammer News confirmed reports on Wednesday. An official announcement is expected later today. Shedd, a decorated lawmaker and public servant, was first elected to the legislature in 2013 representing portions of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for adults convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child under the age of 12. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), passed with an 86-5 vote, with nine representatives abstaining. The legislation now moves to […]

Members of the Alabama Senate Judiciary committee advanced a bill that would make it a felony under state law to possess the parts needed to convert a pistol into a machine gun. The legislation has come to be known as the Glock switch bill. In years past, the House has debated and advanced some form […]