Alabama Governor Kay Ivey reaffirmed her confidence in Huntsville as the future home of U.S. Space Command headquarters, issuing a strong statement Wednesday to Yellowhammer News in response to recent comments by Congressman Mike Rogers.

Local builder and entrepreneur Mark Spurlin has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Pike Road in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined a group of fellow Republican lawmakers in a live town hall format conversation with Fox News' Sean Hannity on Tuesday. In the segment televised from Capitol Hill, Britt praised Trump and analyzed what some of his recent actions will mean for Americans in the near future.

Alabama and Mississippi legislators will take the field in the second annual “Battle of Tombigbee” charity softball game on April 23 at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.. Proceeds will benefit Children’s of Alabama, a nationally ranked pediatric hospital that serves patients from across the state and beyond. Alabama House Majority […]

After years of politicized delay by the Biden Administration, Alabama Congressman and Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers announced that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command will officially be built in Huntsville.  Speaking on Auburn University’s McCrary Institute’s “Cyber Focus” podcast, Rogers confirmed that the long-awaited decision will be finalized this […]

To help bring credit union boards into the age of communications technology, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has reintroduced the bipartisan Credit Union Board Modernization Act.

Two Alabama lawmakers are leading an effort to bring digital assets like Bitcoin into the state’s investment portfolio through new legislation introduced last week in the House and Senate.  HB482, sponsored by State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover), and SB284, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), would authorize the state treasurer to invest up […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed SB252, legislation intended to benefit independent pharmacies by increasing transparency and limiting the power of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).  The bill, which passed 102-0, was sponsored by State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville), a pharmacist who guided the legislation through the House. It was previously passed by the […]

The Alabama Legislature convened in a joint session Tuesday afternoon to commemorate Military Appreciation Day, honoring the state’s active duty service members, veterans and military families.  Lawmakers from both chambers and military leaders from the state gathered to express their gratitude to the service members and military families who contribute to Alabama’s identity and national […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes the Biden administration "weaponized" the FISA courts to spy on American citizens. 

Alabama lawmakers are looking to tighten rules on a growing class of hemp-based products that can get people high – but often fall outside of traditional marijuana laws. Known by names like Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC, these products are made from hemp, not marijuana. Because of a federal loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill, […]

Governor Kay Ivey enthusiastically reported Tuesday that there has been significant public interest among Alabama students and their families in gaining access to funding provided through the state's CHOOSE Act. According to Ivey, a total of 22,167 applications were received for a total of 36,873 students by the close of the application window on Monday at midnight.

There is no political risk to Trump continuing to deport bad guys?

Britt is defending Trump's new tariffs policy, arguing the president is keeping his campaign promise to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.

State Sen. Garlan Gudger is defending his decision to close the door on any push to pass a gaming bill in the 2025 Legislative session.

A new poll reveals overwhelming support among Alabama voters for requiring app stores to obtain parental approval before allowing children and teens to download apps — the aim of legislation currently being fast-tracked in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature. The survey of 600 likely Alabama voters, commissioned by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) and […]

The signing into law of the Alabama Development Fund (ADF) is a pivotal moment for economic  growth and prosperity in our state. For the rural Alabama communities served by Southeast  Gas, this fund represents an unprecedented opportunity to compete on a more level playing field for economic development projects that have historically been out of […]

Maybe 2045 will be the year for gambling in Alabama?

Dear Citizens of Fairhope, As Chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service, I want to begin by expressing my deep appreciation for the important role that public libraries play in our communities.

During a Sunday interview on Fox News, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville issued a further warning regarding the hardship domestic catfish and shrimp producers are currently facing due to the importation of foreign products, particularly from Vietnam.

A recent report from the Washington Post attacking U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is now drawing criticism for allegedly leaving out key pieces of information relating to anti-DODGE protestors in the Congressman's home district.The article in question features interviews of supposed Republicans and Independents from the

 As COVID-19 rampaged through the population, the pandemic created a demand for telehealth services. And Americans continue to rely on those services. In fact, last year, more than half of American patients utilized telehealth services.

For too long, Big Tech companies have dictated the rules of engagement for our children’s digital lives — tying the hands of parents who simply want to keep their kids safe from unsolicited communications and inappropriate content. Enough is enough.  That’s why I am thrilled to see the Alabama Legislature moving legislation that would help […]

HB166, Alabama’s proposed cell phone ban in public schools, known as the Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety (FOCUS) Act, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday and is now moving to the Senate floor for final passage. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena), aims to prohibit the use of […]