Today, on National Slam the Scam Day, Sen. Katie Britt is helping to raise awareness about Social Security scams. Scammers typically target individuals by using deceptive tactics and techniques designed to persuade, her office said. In a government imposter scam, an individual will say that they are a representative of the Social Security Administration or […]

A new magnet high school may be on the horizon for Alabama. And Demopolis Mayor Woody Collins is “as giddy as a schoolgirl.” In her State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey proposed establishing a fourth magnet high school for the state – the School of Healthcare Sciences. To be established in Demopolis, […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation Wednesday to help the U.S. regain control of the southern border. Fellow Alabama Sen. Katie Britt was a co-sponsor of the bill. The Border Safety and Security Act is designed to place more responsibility on the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Tuberville (R-Auburn) said. It would […]

The argument between Colorado and Alabama over who will be home to Space Command spilled out into open view. On the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) spoke directly to Sen. Tommy Tuberville, calling upon him to lift the holds on Department of Defense civilian and general flag nominees. Tuberville placed the holds in […]

Last night after Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address, Bill Poole, Alabama’s top finance official, spoke with Yellowhammer News about his leadership in the ARPA planning and delivery process. As money is transferred from the federal to state level, he said other states have expended significant resources to outside firms and consultants — […]

During her State of the State Speech Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey called for a one-time tax rebate for Alabamians. “I am calling on you to put nearly a billion dollars back into the hands of hardworking, taxpaying Alabamians through one-time rebates of $400,” Ivey said. “That means $800 for our working families, and it couldn’t […]

Calling inflation the highest she has seen in her lifetime, Sen. Katie Britt questioned Fed Chairman Jay Powell on the nation’s economy and “generationally high inflation.” “Over the past two years we have seen the highest inflation of my lifetime – driving up costs for American families across the board,” she said. Powell spoke Tuesday […]

One-time tax rebates of $400 or $800 for working families proposed. Special session called. A “game plan” for Alabama’s economy laid out. Gov. Kay Ivey addressed all that and more in Tuesday’s State of the State address. With a strong emphasis on improving education, Ivey related nearly all topics she touched on to “the power […]

Recently, the state of Alabama withdrew from the voting data system known as the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). The system allows states to share citizens voter data with other states. ERIC has become a controversial topic recently, especially among some conservatives. A growing number of states, led by Alabama and Louisiana, are beginning to […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced his endorsement of Republican Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Chris McCool’s candidacy for the Alabama Supreme Court. “I’m proud to endorse Judge Chris McCool for the Alabama Supreme Court because he’s a Christian conservative and a committed constitutionalist,” said Ainsworth. “While activist judges try to bend or distort the […]

Last week, House Republicans took two very important steps to protect your pocketbook and pump the brakes on President Biden’s out-of-control spending habits. The first thing we did was vote to overturn a Biden Department of Labor rule that hurts retirees. On Jan. 1, 2022, the Department of Labor published a final rule allowing retirement […]

The Jones Group and Miller Development Group have merged to form Jones Miller Group, the companies announced today. The firms have joint offices in the Capitol Complex at 3 North Jackson St. Greg Jones launched The Jones Group in 2005 with just five clients. After nearly 20 years in the business, the firm has amassed […]

The 2023 legislative session is primed for a quick jump into a heavy agenda starting today. Lawmakers will gavel in at noon and welcome a freshman class of 35 members. Among the items immediately up for discussion include an imminent special session around the delineation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a regular session […]

There is a workforce shortage in the state – not only for businesses but for schools and state agencies. To help plug the gap, a Huntsville lawmaker has prefiled legislation to allow state agencies and schools to pay state retirees up to $52,000 a year while they still draw retirement. State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) […]

The Alabama annual legislative session starts this week, and one of the main priorities for lawmakers will be how to improve the state’s education system. In her inaugural address, Gov. Kay Ivey said her goal for the state to be in the top 30 in numeracy and literacy before the end of her term. Friday […]

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) has been a vocal supporter of cutting the state’s grocery tax, proposing an extended tax holiday to assess the effects of such a plan. Some lawmakers have been reluctant to pass any kind of grocery tax cut, fearing it would mean a loss of revenue for the Education Trust […]

The gala and festivities of the gubernatorial swearing in are all wrapped up. Gov. Kay Ivey has been sworn in for another four year term. The legislators, all 140, are all sworn in soon after the general election victories in November. Therefore, they all are ready to get down to business. The regular session begins […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) authored the following op-ed in the National Review outlining his reintroduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections and ensure safe, fair competition for female athletes. The reintroduction of this legislation comes as the U.S. Department of Education is moving forward to implement new rules in May that will allow biological males to compete […]

A group made up of the mayors from Alabama’s 10 largest cities released its legislative agenda for 2023. Major focuses in that agenda include growing Alabama’s economy and improving the state’s public safety. The Big 10 Mayors, as they are known, discussed the significant impact that their efforts can have. “Policy decisions made in Montgomery […]

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) is on mission to change how inmates in Alabama receive good time credits. The state senator is introducing the “Deputy Brad Johnson Act,” which would toughen and strengthen the requirements for inmates to receive “good time” credits for early release. The bill is named after Bibb County deputy, Brad Johnson, […]

“It’s time for America to move forward and stop falling back.” Those were the words of Sen. Tommy Tuberville when he spoke about his role in re-introducing the Sunshine Protection Act. The act would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. In 2022, the Senate passed the legislation unanimously, but it died in the House after former […]

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscambia) is confident that his school choice bill can pass this next legislative session. The state lawmaker is the cosponsor of the Parental Rights in Children’s Education (PRICE) Act, which would allow parents to get $6,000 in state tax dollars to put in an education savings account. Parents would then be […]

Calling farmers and foresters “true conservationists,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about protecting the forestry and farming industries. His comments came Wednesday during a hearing for the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke about supporting foresters in times of natural disasters, promoting the timber and wood products […]

President Joe Biden will be coming to Selma to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) said Tuesday the president will be taking part in Sunday’s event. The congresswoman invited Biden to visit the city during his 2023 State of the Union Address. “I am thrilled that President Biden has […]