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 the State Address, the proposal includes increased funding toward education, repayment of debt obligations ahead of schedule, a 2% pay increase for all state employees, and a confirmed push for […]

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 nation’s economy, is on sound footing,” she said. “Our budgets are strong, and that is, no doubt, because of the fiscally conservative approach we have taken and continue to take.” […]

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 Roo. Authorities in Mexico seized the port March 14. https://twitter.com/Cliff_Sims/status/1637599663342727174?s=20 “This armed takeover of Vulcan’s property shows just how corrupt the Mexican government has become,” Palmer said. “This is a gross […]

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, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, would serve to toughen requirements for prison inmates to earn “good time credits” that allow them to attain an early release from prison. It will […]

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 is a senior at New Century Technology High School and Stoutamire is a senior at John Carroll Catholic High School. “I am proud of Stanley’s and Ella’s accomplishments and their […]

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 interview with Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and questions from the audience. It is presented by Blue Cross and […]

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 military leaders, diplomatic officials, and trade experts to address securing America’s southern border, fighting China’s increasing influence in the region, and halting human trafficking and drug smuggling. At SOUTHCOM headquarters […]

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 from parents while special interest groups try to influence the education of our children and negatively label involved parents. Thankfully, the House is expected to take action this week on […]

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 Quintana Roo. “President Biden’s failure of leadership has only emboldened Mexico to continue taking hostile action against Vulcan that puts employees at risk and jeopardizes our supply chains in the southeast […]

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 publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an an “easily accessible location.” The GOOD Act would also increase the transparency of guidance documents given by various government agencies, Britt’s office […]

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 has accounted for record investment across our state. Those investments are represented by 234 projects in all 67 counties, 400 miles of resurfaced roadways, and more than $170 million in state […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to speak at the University of Alabama next month. Pence has been invited by the university’s Young America’s Foundation (YAF) for a gathering called “Saving America from the Woke Left” event. The group made the announcement on social media saying it was “thrilled that Vice President Mike Pence […]

Former President Donald Trump said Saturday on social media that he expects to be arrested and called on his supporters to protest the move. “THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK,” Trump said. “PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!” […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes people are becoming increasingly concerned about the rise in crime in Alabama and across the country. He also is proposing steps that lawmakers can take to reverse the trend. This month, Marshall released his plan to get tough on criminal gangs in the state, which is just one of […]

Comments from U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have brought attention to the idea of a national divorce. A national divorce would enable the enactment of the economic agendas of the left and right and is worth thinking about. National dissolution has been broached via calls for secession following the 2012 and 2016 elections. Michael Anton […]

The Business Council of Alabama announced the expansion of its government and public relations teams to include two professionals who are already well acquainted in Montgomery and D.C., alike. Caroline Franklin will serve as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC alongside Paul Shashy with SR Communications as political strategist. Franklin served […]

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tommy Bryan announced Thursday that he is running for re-election. Bryan, who has been on the state bench since 2013, said he wants to continue to serve the people and the state of Alabama. “As an Alabama Supreme Court Justice, I treat our citizens fairly, interpret our laws justly, and I […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is calling on the Biden administration to take steps that would hinder the cooperation between Russia and China on nuclear technology. Chairmen @RepMikeRogersAL @RepMcCaul @RepMikeTurner urged the Biden admin to utilize the full application of sanctions, export controls, and diplomacy, to hinder the nuclear cooperation between Russia’s Rosatom and China. […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he’s on board with Gov. Kay Ivey’s call to cut back government regulations that place burdens on the state’s economy. “During my inaugural address, I promised we would reduce burdens holding back our businesses with the goal of cutting regulations by 25 percent over the next two years,” Ivey […]

‘Tis a fine day in Alabama and ’twas a fine week in Montgomery. The Alabama House this week approved a resolution officially recognizing Saint Patrick’s Day and the continuing contributions of Irish-Americans throughout the state. “Because so many Alabamians have Irish ancestry within their family tree, it is right and proper for the Legislature to […]

This week was a whirlwind of economic failure, particularly in the state of California, where two large-scale banks collapsed within 48 hours of each other. The implosion caused worry throughout the country that more banks and financial institutions would be soon to follow. Sen. Katie Britt sought to reassure Alabamians that the banking system was […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes the culture wars will be front and center during the next election cycle, and wants the Yellowhammer State to take the lead on those issues. After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Birmingham last week, Wahl said elected leaders should learn from his electoral success in the Sunshine […]

The special session called by Gov. Kay Ivey to appropriate the final portion of federal pandemic relief funds concluded Thursday with passage by both houses. The Senate passed the bill 30-3 Thursday morning, after adding two amendments. It was sent back to the House and passed there. The $1.06 billion package went to Ivey for […]

Calling it a “breach of national security,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville and a dozen other Republican senators are seeking answers after learning the government is spending $47 million a year to store unused border wall panels. The senators, in a letter to Melissa Dalton, assistant secretary of defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, asked for […]