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Congressional delegation split on debt ceiling vote

Yaffee -
The Alabama House congressional delegation was split Wednesday on the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. The "Fiscal Responsibility...

Billboard campaign thanks Tuberville for stance

Yaffee -
An influential Washington, D.C.-based conservative group is showing its support to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's strong pro-life stance. The Heritage Foundation announced Wednesday the start...

Overtime tax cut: ‘5% pay raise every hour’

Grayson Everett -
As tax cuts continue to carry the thunder of the legislative session’s final days, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle made a timely...

Alabama adds teeth to retail theft law

Grayson Everett -
The scenes play out in cities across the country: Brazen criminals walking into stores and stealing everything within reach. These acts constitute a $100 billion...

Tuberville against ‘terrible’ debt ceiling deal

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U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville said he is against the debt ceiling agreement because it doesn't do enough to address the out of control spending...

Foresters group endorses Justice Sellers

Austen Shipley -
The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Associate Justice Will Sellers for re-election to the Alabama Supreme Court. Sellers is seeking a second term. In making...

Governor sets execution time frame for James Barber

Austen Shipley -
Gov. Kay Ivey has set a time frame for the execution of James Barber, her office announced Tuesday. In a letter to Commissioner of the...

Ivey scores on ESPN fumble

Grayson Everett -
The governor had time Tuesday night to settle a score with ESPN on Twitter. Earlier in the day, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a ban on...

What to Watch: Legislative Session Week 12

Grayson Everett -
Today, the Legislature will gavel into its 12th week of business. It's possible this week will mark the conclusion of the 2023 general legislative...

Alabama cracking down on gang-related crime

Grayson Everett -
The Alabama Senate passed a sweeping anti-gang bill that will crack down on activities related to criminal enterprises. Championed by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike...

Tuberville announces satellite office hours

Staff Report -
The staff of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is setting up satellite offices across the state next month to assist with casework and listen to constituents’...

Carl noncommittal on debt ceiling deal

Yaffee -
As Congress considers the debt ceiling agreement this week, one member of the Alabama GOP congressional delegation said he hasn't decided on whether or...

Ivey: Ban on transgender college athletes ‘about fairness’

Grayson Everett -
Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Tuesday a ban on transgender student-athletes competing in collegiate sports inconsistent with their biological sex. "Look, if you are...

Brooks to GOP: Just vote no on deal

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Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is calling on Republican members of Congress to reject the deal brokered by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin...

With B-SC in mind, Legislature OKs loan program

Grayson Everett -
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill that could rescue Birmingham-Southern College and other financially strained colleges in the state. The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education...

Discontent among left grows over Tuberville statement on Trump Jr. show

Austen Shipley -
Sensationalism sells, or at least garners clicks. No more has that been the case then with recent stories circulating the web involving Senator Tommy Tuberville...

Steve Flowers: Women in Alabama politics

Steve Flowers -
It is hard to imagine that it was only a little over 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote in...

Bill calls for police training on ‘invisible’ disabilities

Austen Shipley -
The Noah Act, which was passed Thursday, is something that has the ability to aid those with neurological disorders and law enforcement officers. For Rep....

Orr: Ivey ‘very committed’ to tax rebates

Yaffee -
The Alabama Legislature passed a tax rebate bill Thursday, fulfilling one of Gov. Kay Ivey's main priorities for this legislative session. The legislation, brought by...

2023 POWER & INFLUENCE 50: Numbers 1-10

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Welcome back to the fifth and final installment of the Yellowhammer Multimedia 2023 list of Alabama’s most powerful and influential political leaders. It's been great...

Rogers launches probe into Space Command delay

Bud McLaughlin -
The House Armed Services Committee is launching an investigation into the continued delays in the selection of a permanent base for the U.S. Space...

Rep. Carl: Trump wanted Space Command in FL

Yaffee -
U.S. Rep Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) is claiming that former President Donald Trump originally wanted to put the new Space Command headquarters in Florida, but...

$15B day: Education, general budgets moving through Legislature

Grayson Everett -
The Legislature is on track to finalize four major budget bills today.  The $3 billion General Fund, $8.8 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF), and two...

Britt, Scott introduce Credit Access and Inclusion Act

Austen Shipley -
Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Tim Scott to introduce legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding credit access for millions of Americans with limited or non-existent...
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