On Monday, 27-year-old Birmingham native Grant Burdette was sworn in at the United States Department of Transportation to serve under Secretary Sean Duffy in the Trump administration. Burdette formerly served as chief strategist for Jefferson County Commissioner Mike Bolin and worked on numerous local and statewide campaigns. In 2024, he worked for President Trump’s election […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that all Americans have access to quality financial services through banking no matter their political or social affiliation. In recent years, citizens and companies across the country with conservative views and practices found at times that their bank accounts had been closed without warning. […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is continuing his push to expand Interstate 65 throughout the entire state. Ainsworth has been leading the call to add more lanes to one of the state’s busiest roads and is known for posting on social media when he gets stuck in traffic on the highway. During his address to […]

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) filed a bill in the Alabama legislature late last week that could be a game-changer for college athletes in Alabama. HB240, also known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes through the use of their name, image, and likeness from the state’s […]

The media is in full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries who have been ripping us off for decades. Apparently, globalists and Democrats are just fine with other countries imposing tariffs on U.S. exports. But, when it comes to President Trump trying to establish a level playing […]

The Birmingham City Council recently approved a $2.69 million funding package for two agencies to operate separate pallet shelter groups as part of Birmingham’s Homes for All, Safe Sleep program. Faith Chapel Care Center will receive nearly $1.2 million to host and run services for 15 of the homes on its property at 921 Second Ave. […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Senators voted to amend Governor Ivey’s proposed restructuring of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) to guarantee veteran service organizations (VSOs) and veterans themselves are a permanent fixture of the board’s majority. State Sen. Andrew Jones, Chairman of the Senate Military & Veterans Affairs committee guided the fast-moving process to adopt […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is calling out the Democrats’ hypocrisy in trying to claim that Elon Musk is acting like a “co-president.” Many Democrats say they aren’t happy with some of the recent actions taken by Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). President Donald Trump has tasked the billionaire with heading the […]

State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) is addressing rising concerns over drone activity around Alabama’s public schools. Following an increase in unexplained drone sightings across the country, Almond has filed a bill aimed at regulating drone use near schools to protect students and teachers. HB201 would prohibit flights within 500 feet of school property without approval, […]

With over 12,000 employees and an annual statewide impact of $1.1 billion, Alabama’s fishing industry is vital to the state’s economic standing. However, those achievements are under threat from outside sources that could severely damage one of Alabama’s key industries. According to U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, cartels in Mexico have been funding […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth spoke to the importance of supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their families during his address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday morning. Ainsworth promoted the creation of a new veterans resource center to concentrate that support — while further articulating his opposition to a separate proposal under consideration by […]

The Alabama Legislature began its 2025 regular session last week and Governor Kay Ivey outlined several priorities in her State of the State Address. Among them was a new initiative to provide eight weeks of paid parental leave for state employees and teachers. Alabama currently lacks a state-sponsored parental leave policy. Governor Ivey cited findings […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) thinks it’s past time for the federal government to be funding National Public Radio (NPR), and is putting forward legislation to stop it. Strong introduced the No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 Friday that would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to the organization. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, […]

After at least two Alabama cities moved to ban Delta-8 THC products, State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) has introduced a bill that would outlaw the substances statewide. SB132 would classify Delta-8, Delta-10, and other psychoactive THC variants as Schedule I controlled substances, placing them in the same category as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Currently, Delta-8 […]

The University of Alabama System held its 2025 Montgomery Drive-In last week. The event drew more than 80 members of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and also local business leaders.  The annual gathering is one of the chamber’s most popular public policy and advocacy initiatives.   According to chamber leadership, the trip promoted […]

On Monday evening, Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth publicly announced his opposition to a proposal by Governor Kay Ivey to reform the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). According to Ainsworth, the proposal would transform the entity from “an independent, veteran-led agency to one that is subject to the full authority and direction of the […]

Delta-8 is the latest drug lawmakers should ban, it is not the last. 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.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to mitigate Chinese influence in American affairs. This time, the state’s top law enforcement official along with seventeen other fellow Attorney Generals from across the country, dispatched a letter to leading asset advisors requesting information on ‘essential disclosures’ regarding Chinese investments. The letter addressed to BlackRock, StateStreet, Invesco, […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) thinks Elon Musk has gone too far in his attempt to rid the federal government of waste, fraud, and abuse. Sewell and House Democrats introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act Friday, which she says is ” a direct response to Elon Musk’s shameful invasion of Americans’ privacy.” https://x.com/RepTerriSewell/status/1887611351993917608 President Donald […]

Two bills have been filed in the Alabama Senate that would reform the practice of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) within the state, as federal lawmakers consider a path forward as well. The fight over PBM reform at the State House has lurched throughout the current quadrennium after a similar measure died in the Alabama House […]

As winter begins to wind down, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is encouraging families to start planning spring break and summer trips to Washington, D.C., highlighting the capital’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and the availability of free attractions. From historic monuments to world-class museums, Washington, D.C., offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. One […]

While en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Sunday as ‘Gulf of America Day.’ The order was appropriately signed as Air Force One flew over the newly named body of water. “Today, I am very honored to recognize February 9, 2025, as the first-ever Gulf of […]

As the Alabama Legislature convenes for its 2025 Regular Legislative Session this week, the State Senate will have a new President Pro Tem. Forty-nine-year-old State Senator Garlan Gudger of Cullman will ascend to the top leadership post in the Alabama Senate. He will succeed Senator Greg Reed of Jasper, who has moved into Governor Kay […]

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