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Moore: Biden ‘attacking law-abiding citizens’ on gun control

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During Thursday's House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee's hearing on the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Administration (ATF)'s actions on gun control, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise)...

AG to legislators: Pass Criminal Gang Prevention Act

Yaffee -
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is once again calling on lawmakers in Montgomery to pass a bill drafted by his office that would crack...

Lawmakers launch defense of Alabama as SPACECOM HQ

Austen Shipley -
While the two-year-old tale of moving the U.S. Space Command to Alabama continues to take twists and turns, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is among...

Rogers slams Manhattan DA over prospect of Trump arrest

Austen Shipley -
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has joined a growing list of GOP lawmakers condemning the actions of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over the possible...

Senate passes liquor liability insurance reform

Austen Shipley -
The Alabama Senate unanimously passed a "common sense" bill centered on liquor liability insurance reform. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliot (R-Josephine), whose...

First overhaul to adoption process in 30 years passes House

Grayson Everett -
A piece of legislation some four years in the making received unanimous approval from the Alabama House today. Advocates say the bill will make...

Jay Town: Too many ‘holes’ in possible case against Trump

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Former President Donald Trump has not yet been arrested for his alleged involvement in providing a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy...

Tuberville introduces legislation to protect farmland

Austen Shipley -
Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to protect American agricultural land from foreign ownership. The Protecting America's Agricultural Land from...

Palmer calls out TikTok CEO, lobbyist at hearing

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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) blasted TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and his top American lobbyist Michael Beckerman during Thursday's House Energy and Commerce...

Senate passes healthcare facility visitors bill

Austen Shipley -
The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday to protect visitation requirements for healthcare facilities. Introduced by Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), the bill will ensure residents,...

Wakeup call: Tuberville boosts Sunshine Protection Act

Austen Shipley -
Saying it's time to "move forward and stop falling back," Sen. Tommy Tuberville urged his fellow senators to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The...

Aderholt: Fentanyl crisis in Alabama ‘worse than we thought’

Austen Shipley -
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt voiced his concerns today regarding the fentanyl crisis that is taking place in his district and throughout Alabama. This comes after...

Eradicating fentanyl trafficking: HB1 calls for mandatory sentences

Grayson Everett -
As a former prosecutor, Rep. Matt Simpson is no stranger to the amount of time convicted drug traffickers spend behind bars. With HB1, he’s...

Ivey budget: $400 rebates, 2% pay raises, savings for ‘rainy day’

Grayson Everett -
The Alabama Legislature returned to regular session Tuesday, greeted by a budget proposal from Gov. Kay Ivey.  Consistent with priorities outlined in her State of...

Ivey sends $2.7B Education Trust Fund proposals to Legislature

Austen Shipley -
Citing a strong economy Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey sent a $2.7billion Education Trust Fund proposal to the Legislature. “Alabama, especially considering the state of the...

Palmer, Rogers condemn Mexico’s seizure of Vulcan Materials port

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U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Mike Rogers (R-Sakes) are criticizing the Mexican military's takeover of the Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in Quintana...

Deputy Brad Johnson Act to be considered by Senate Judiciary Committee

Austen Shipley -
The Deputy Brad Johnson Act, otherwise known as Senate Bill 1, is set to be considered Wednesday by the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill,...

Britt salutes Senate Youth Program delegates

Austen Shipley -
Ella Duus of Huntsville and Stanley Stoutamire of Calera were selected to be Alabama's United States Senate Youth Program representatives, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Duus...

NEW DATE! 2023 ‘Yellowhammer Connection’ legislative edition – April 6

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Join the Yellowhammer News team for a “Yellowhammer Connection” breakfast April 6 in Montgomery. The updated event details includes a networking breakfast, followed by an...

Tuberville, Carl visit SOUTHCOM, Panama

Austen Shipley -
Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S Rep. Jerry Carl visited the U.S. Southern Command and Panama with a delegation of other lawmakers. The group met with...

Rep. Carl: Restoring parents’ voices in their child’s education

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
Parents have the right to make decisions for their children, especially when it comes to their education. Unfortunately, countless school districts have been ignoring input...

Tuberville: Vulcan quarry occupation a threat to supply chain

Bud McLaughlin -
Calling it a threat to the international supply chain, Sen. Tommy Tuberville decried the Mexican military’s occupation of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in...

Britt supports ‘transparency’ in Guidance Out of Darkness Act

Austen Shipley -
Sen. Katie Britt joined 15 other Republican senators in re-introducing the Guidance Out of Darkness Act (GOOD). The legislation would ensure that federal agencies...

Ivey: Four years of Rebuilding Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey -
March 12 marked the fourth anniversary of Rebuild Alabama, possibly the most monumental legislation ever passed in Alabama’s history. Since its enactment, Rebuild Alabama...
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