America received some great news last year when the federal government reported that youth tobacco usage was at historic lows. Keeping young people away from tobacco has long been a government priority, but when it comes to cigarettes the focus should now be on helping adult smokers to quit.  More than 28 million adult Americans continue […]

President Trump is expected to announced his new tariff program Wednesday and is calling it "Liberation Day."

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB376 on Tuesday, a measure that would double the minimum lifespan of motor vehicle license plate designs from five to 10 years.  Sponsored by State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster), HB376 seeks to amend Sections 32-6-62 and 32-6-64 of the Alabama Code to extend the required redesign period for license […]

Marshall is calling on the the administration to close a loophole in the law that is used by drug traffickers to flood fentanyl into the U.S.

The Alabama House General Fund Budget Committee gave favorable reports Tuesday to a series of budget bills, including HB186, the state’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026.  HB186 is the main spending bill for non-education state services, covering a broad range of agencies from the Department of Corrections and Medicaid to mental health and […]

No one knows who will benefit from Trump's auto tariffs

A proposed change to truck weight regulations is expected to be voted on by members of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. According to the state’s logging industry, the proposal will solve a longstanding inefficiency for the drivers and businesses hauling the loads, as well as ultimately, the consumer. SB110 by State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and put together and the senators are reading it, looking at it,” said Orr (R-Decatur). “It won’t start in the House this year. If it starts, it’s going to start in the Senate.

The Associated Press is reporting that a federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is not allowed to prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions.

The runoff election for the Tuscaloosa City Council District 1 seat has taken a dramatic turn in recent days. Security footage obtained by Tuscaloosa Patch shows current District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson kicking over a campaign sign belonging to his opponent, Joe Eatmon.

In the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, Alabama lawmakers are considering a proposal to make permanent the state income tax exemption for overtime pay. The exemption, originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, was first introduced in 2023 as a temporary measure to provide relief to hourly workers. The original legislation was […]

The longstanding debate over school funding between the beach cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Baldwin County School System has reignited, as the parties grapple over the distribution of millions of dollars in annual sales tax revenue.

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Monday that the state’s “Heroes Welcome” initiative, which was developed by the Alabama Military Stability Commission that he chairs, has been named an official partner resource by the U.S. Department of Defense. “Since taking office, we have worked hard to ensure Alabama remains that nation’s friendliest and most welcoming […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reintroduced a bill Monday that he believes will help protect Americans' Second Amendment rights.

Gambling bill is coming and everyone in Alabama can potentially get a piece of the action

Representative Dale Strong joined The Dale Jackson Show late last week to discuss a number of topics, including the possibility of President Donald Trump implementing a nationwide air defense system similar to Israel's 'Iron Dome.' The potential American version is being referred to as the "Golden Dome" by its advocates, including the President.

Several Tesla dealerships have been vandalized by radical leftists who are upset at Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.

A gambling bill is in the fray of the 2025 legislative session. According to Alabama Daily News, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) is looking for the votes needed to pass a comprehensive gaming package that includes Class II casinos, sports betting, a statewide lottery, and regulatory commissions to oversee and enforce its activity. Albritton is leading […]

Over the past ten years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world does Alabama not have a lottery, and why can’t we receive the revenue from gambling that every one of our surrounding states and almost every state in America thrives on?”  Over this past decade, I have spoken […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

A lesser-known name among voters, well known to Alabama political and legal circles, is a presumptive candidate for Attorney General in 2026, according to a flyer obtained by Yellowhammer News this week.  Katherine Robertson, longtime Chief Counsel to current Attorney General Steve Marshall, was also in North Alabama for a speaking engagement with the Marshall […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is calling on his colleagues to revisit a statewide lottery proposal during the remaining weeks of the 2025 legislative session – without tying it to a larger gambling expansion. But he reports that is unlikely to be the case. “Well, I know a gaming bill is being worked on, and votes […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has a firestorm response to critics over his approach to town halls and public meetings. In an interview on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show”, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he was elected to represent North Alabama in Congress – not liberal news outlets or George Soros activist groups. “I’m not going to change […]

Tuberville thinks the TSA is largely ineffective and is hoping most of his colleagues in the Senate agree.