MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The National Governors Association (NGA) has awarded Alabama a $100,000 Workforce Innovation Network and Workforce Innovation Fund grant to develop innovative policies for reskilling Alabamians who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The NGA grant will be used to support Alabama’s Skills-Based Recovery Initiative, which will provide integrated education, workforce, and […]

The UAB medical community and the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) issued good news: COVID-19 hasn’t yet been defeated, but “we’re at the 10-yard line.” “We need to continue to really follow the rules, get vaccinated and we’ll have the best chance to get through this. … We don’t want to spike the ball before we’re in the end […]

The failure of State Sen. Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) comprehensive gaming legislation last week has led to some lawmakers scrambling for a simplified back-up plan that could lay the groundwork for at least a lottery in Alabama. Among those are State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), who along with Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville), has proposed a so-called […]

ATMORE, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey joined Escambia County officials in Atmore this week to mark the start of construction on the Coastal Growers LLC peanut shelling facility, which will provide a major boost to peanut farmers in the region. The company — owned by a cooperative of farmers, most of them residing in Alabama […]

In a 6-2 vote with two abstentions, the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) recommended a starting date of March 25 for the 2022 spring turkey season with a four-bird season bag limit at its recent meeting in Montgomery. They also recommended that hunters be prohibited from using decoys for the first 10 days of the […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature held its annual Military Appreciation Day at the State House earlier this week. Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) on Tuesday presented a joint resolution passed by both chambers to Major General Sheryl Gordon, the adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard. The resolution, sponsored by Waggoner, commends Alabama active duty […]

The special election in Alabama House District 73 is shaping up to be a competitive one, with the March 30 primary date quickly approaching. The safely Republican seat was vacated by former Rep. Matt Fridy’s (R-Montevallo) election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. HD-73 represents portions of Shelby County. Governor Kay Ivey set the […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) gave a speech six hours before the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, and Democrats are not about to forget it. Just this week, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) called for two new investigations into Brooks. While this may play well among the media and their Democrats, Brooks […]

Birmingham-headquartered Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, P.C., this week announced its national expansion. The well-known personal injury law firm, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, has grown significantly over the past year and is now making waves across the United States. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys opened seven new offices in 2020, spanning across Arkansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a directive for flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor of the more than 10,000 Alabamians who have died from COVID-19. Saturday, March 13, also marks one year since Alabama’s first confirmed case of the coronavirus was identified. “On the one year anniversary […]

Additional categories of Alabamians will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 22, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday. Every citizen over age 55 will be eligible, as will people with a number of underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus. Additionally, a number of employees […]

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has announced Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) will continue to serve as a member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Palmer was originally appointed to a slot on this committee when it was created by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in 2019. “I look forward to continuing to serve […]

Weary students and their equally winter-worn parents look forward to March and a little break from early classes, homework, projects and deadlines. The pandemic has added stresses like virtual learning, quarantines and limited extracurricular activities. With restrictions and safety recommendations limiting long-distance trips, Alabama has perfect Sweet Home getaways for spring break 2021. From the […]

7. Terrorism continues in Portland as the media yawns Attacks on federal facilities and federal employees outside of Washington, D.C. continue without much concern from the people inside the walls at the U.S. Capitol and the media as a whole. The attacks at the courthouse in Portland are nothing new, but this attack took place […]

MONTGOMERY — Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) says expanding high-speed broadband access to all Alabamians continues to be a top priority for state officials. On Tuesday, Scofield was one of 13 Senate Republicans to vote against SB 214, a comprehensive gambling legalization bill that would have seen more than $1 billion in revenue go […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed on Thursday a bill to legalize yoga as a physical education offering at K-12 schools in Alabama. Sponsored by Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika), HB 246 passed the House on a vote of 73-25. Alabama is currently the only state in America that has any kind of ban […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would give hunters the ability to buy a license to hunt feral hogs and coyotes at night. Under the proposed legislation, HB 458, citizens would be allowed to purchase a license to hunt swine and coyotes on privately owned or leased lands. […]

The newly formed Defend Our Values PAC’s (DOVPAC) first foray into a federal election is already making waves. Based in Alabama, the super PAC was recently launched with one core mission: “winning a Republican Majority in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate.” To that end, DOVPAC on Thursday announced its endorsement of Dr. […]

MONTGOMERY — Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) on Thursday afternoon reaffirmed the standalone importance of SB 215, the “Connect Alabama Act.” Speaking to reporters following the 14th day of the legislature’s 2021 regular session, Reed commented on Tuesday’s failure of SB 214 on the Senate floor; that bill would have funded high-speed broadband […]

Mobile, Ala. — Last month, the Alabama House of Representatives took an important step toward keeping some of our state’s most violent criminals off of the streets by passing House Bill 130, also known as “Aniah’s Law.” Now it’s time for our senators and the voters of Alabama to finish the job. “Aniah’s Law” is […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed on Thursday a bill allowing the photos of individuals arrested for hiring prostitutes to be made public. A 2016 law designed to protect the privacy of those arrested for prostitution has been interpreted by some to protect the privacy of the individuals who hire prostitutes. Arrest photos for nearly […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Thursday attended his first hearing as a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. During the meeting, Tuberville continued his advocacy for rural Alabama, highlighting the importance of the Yellowhammer State’s agriculture industry. “I’m excited about being here,” he said in his opening statement. “Alabama’s farmers […]

More than $2 billion has recently been invested to grow and enhance the Port of Mobile, which already contributes over 150,000 jobs and $25.4 billion in economic impact as Alabama’s seaport. However, that value — and the Port’s status as one of the nation’s fastest growing seaports — is now in jeopardy. Yellowhammer News began […]

State and federal authorities have relaxed restrictions on nursing home visitation in recent days. The changes were welcomed by the Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA). Governor Kay Ivey last week increased the number of visitors a nursing home resident could receive from one to two. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated […]