Over the past week, President Trump took bold action to rebalance America’s trade posture by imposing sweeping tariffs to confront decades of unfair foreign trade practices from countries like China and Mexico and restore strength to the nation’s manufacturing base. The markets initially reacted with volatility as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each fell […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer declared victory Thursday after the Senate passed his bill that reverses a ban on natural gas powered water heaters.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is celebrating the announcement that the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters is officially coming to Huntsville.

Alabama State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen is defending President Trump's economic policies when it comes to tariffs and energy.

Heath Allbright, a Cullman area businessman with Holly Pond Roots, has been endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation in the upcoming special election for the state’s House District 11 seat. On Thursday, the organization issued its support for Allbright in a press release that also featured praise from local agricultural leaders.

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) has reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act, a bill that would allow senior citizens to retain their private health insurance without sacrificing Social Security benefits.

A man who used his real name and residential address to mail pornographic materials to three members of the Alabama House of Representatives and the governor yesterday has been apprehended and booked into the Houston County Jail without bond, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed on Thursday. John Watson, 54, of Dothan, was taken into […]

After legislation was tabled in the Alabama House Education Policy Committee to offer public school students the ability to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours, the issue has re-emerged in the Alabama Senate — with the full support of Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Ainsworth said on Thursday that SB278 by State […]

All of the state representatives attacked have introduced and supported pieces of legislation that they believe protect minors in the state. 

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to provide health coverage that is not classified as traditional health insurance, also known as farm bureau health plans. According to ALFA, farm families across the state are caught in a healthcare gap, facing some of the highest out-of-pocket costs […]

Sometimes, you can tell how much a columnist hates their life by how sad their work is.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) tortured the Alabama Crimson Tide when he was the head coach of Auburn, defeating the Tide in the Iron Bowl five years in a row in what was known in Tuscaloosa as “Tuberville’s Reign of Terror.” Years removed however and now that he has become a prominent political figure within […]

During the course of every legislative session, lawmakers in Alabama have opportunities to make clear statements about taxation.  This year, lawmakers have an opportunity to make a statement about taxes and public health by passing H.B. 357. This legislation would establish a new tax category for heated tobacco products (HTPs) and tax them at a […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is renewing a longstanding push to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville after U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, recently announced he expects the decision to be finalized following the confirmation of the next Air Force Secretary. RELATED: Mike Rogers announces ‘Space Command will officially […]

According to confirmation from his legal team, former State Rep. John Rogers has been granted early release from prison and is currently serving the remainder of his sentence under home confinement. Rogers, 84, had been serving a 13-month sentence stemming from a federal fraud case. His early release follows a request made by his attorney, […]

Governor Kay Ivey has expressed strong support for House Bill 437 (HB 437), legislation designed to enhance public safety along Alabama’s Gulf Coast by establishing a shark alert notification system.

Strong is confident that the new U.S. Space Command HQ location will be in Huntsville once Trump's nominee is confirmed.

Governor Kay Ivey announced 29 appointments across the state, including key leadership changes in the judiciary and law enforcement. Among the appointments are new district and circuit judges, as well as new sheriffs for Calhoun and Perry counties.

In today’s world, energy is far more than just a utility—it’s a critical cornerstone of  national security, economic vitality, and independence on the global stage. For years, Republicans have championed the idea that America should never be at the mercy of foreign nations to power our homes, fuel our vehicles, or run our businesses. Under […]

The Alabama Senate’s Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Wednesday advanced the Education Trust Fund budget and its associated funding bills, setting the stage for a full Senate vote on the largest education budget in state history.  The package, sponsored by Chairman Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), includes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 totaling more than $10 […]

The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to advance the Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Act, a sweeping education reform bill that would transition the state to a hybrid student-based funding model for public K-12 schools.  “This is the result of our commission that we had regarding student-based funding,” said […]

On Wednesday, several members of the Alabama House of Representatives received mail at the State House in Montgomery containing “expletive” and “pornographic” material in a targeted act of political harassment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Speaker Ledbetter’s office confirmed those reports to Yellowhammer News. The State Bureau of Investigation says they have a person of […]

As Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, I’ve seen firsthand how offering second chances can transform lives. Each person who enters our system carries a story, often marked by past mistakes but also by the potential for change.

Alabama native Derek Chen, a conservative attorney and activist, announced Wednesday that he is running to be the state's next auditor. In a press release, Chen offered personal background information and explained why he has decided to enter the race.