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How a recent decision by the Obama admin. could destroy Alabama small businesses
MOBILE, Ala. -- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled companies can be held responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors. Now,...
September named ‘Voter Registration Month’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill joined members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in declaring September 2015 ...
Governor Bentley announces start date of second Special Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Tuesday afternoon the start date for the anticipated second Special Session of the State Legislature...
Reforming judicial retirement equals big savings for taxpayers (Opinion)
Republicans in the state legislature are committed to saving money for Alabama’s taxpayers. Reforms to teacher and state employee retirement plans were made in...
Lt. Gov. Ivey’s inner circle making transition plans in case Bentley ultimately resigns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey and a close circle of advisers are mapping out a transition plan in case Gov. Robert...
Roby: Strides taken toward improvement at VA, but there’s still a long road ahead (Opinion)
This past week marked one year since the director of the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) was removed from his post when a...
Alabama and Auburn head football coaches set to kick off state voter registration efforts
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has recruited University of Alabama and Auburn University coaches Nick Saban and Gus Malzahn to help kick off...
Byrne: Alabama farmers speak out against Obama’s regulatory overreach (opinion)
You often hear a lot about how the United States economy is becoming more and more dependent on manufacturing. The same holds true for...
Governor Bentley’s wife files for divorce, citing ‘conflict of personalities’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's wife, Dianne, filed for divorce Friday morning after more than 50 years of marriage.
"The Plaintiff states...
Planned Parenthood suing Alabama over Bentley’s decision to cancel contract
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Planned Parenthood Southeast Friday filed suit against the State of Alabama and Governor Robert Bentley over his decision to cancel the...
Gerritson: Alabama Congressmen should pledge to defund Planned Parenthood (Opinion)
As an American citizen who deeply regards the fundamental right to life I am appalled at the numerous Planned Parenthood videos exposing the horrendous...
AL GOP Senate Leader: Scott Walker is the conservative America needs (Opinion)
Like you, I am excited about the prominent role Alabama now has in the 2016 presidential race. Thanks to a bill passed by the...
This major blow to Obama’s environmental agenda is a huge win for Alabama farmers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota issued a temporary injunction against the controversial "Waters of the United States" rule...
Cruz: Sessions could be ‘extraordinary’ part of President’s cabinet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79oNzjbdYy8
(Video above: Yellowhammer’s Cliff Sims interviews U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In a wide-ranging interview with Yellowhammer Radio GOP presidential candidate and Texas...
Alabama’s favorite fictional son is now a very real candidate for the presidency
He may have had an I.Q. of 75, but at least one person thinks Alabama's most famous fictional son should be the next President...
Happy Warrior: A little-known Alabamian is conservatives’ secret weapon in DC
For the past 15 years, a little-known Alabamian has been a secret weapon for some of Congress's most conservative lawmakers. He calls himself a...
Cruz touts conservative street cred, makes it clear he’s in Alabama to win (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79oNzjbdYy8&feature=youtu.be
(Video above: Yellowhammer's Cliff Sims interviews U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) turned a lot of heads during his stump...
Huge special election turn out defeats yet another tax increase in Alabama
ATHENS, Ala. -- A 120 percent property tax increase referendum was soundly defeated in Limestone County Tuesday, with a large number registered voters in...
Bentley admin. sparks outrage with threat to close driver’s license offices, state parks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Secretary of Law Enforcement Spencer Collier announced his agency will shutter all but four of the state's driver's license offices,...
Cruz details first day as President at Alabama event. It sounds awesome. (Opinion)
Two things you should know about @tedcruz: 1. He delivers a ??? stump speech, & 2. His boots are ???? ... More tmrw. pic.twitter.com/B9HkJOVERa—...
Rogers, Cruz push Obama administration to release report of Russia’s missile violations
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL3) joined Texas Senator and GOP presidential contender Ted Cruz, in urging the Obama administration to stop interfering...
Byrne: Israel trip reinforces concerns over weakness of Obama’s Iran deal (Opinion)
Ronald Reagan once said that the friendship between the United States and Israel is “based on historic moral and strategic ties, as well as...
Roby: Don’t forget the economy, oppose Obama’s ‘regulatory state’ (Opinion)
I’m glad the Congressional calendar allows me time in the month of August to travel around the 2nd District and visit with constituents. Listening...
Big-money push for gambling expansion waits, eyes 2016
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- As the Alabama Legislature moves closer to the second Special Session, one possible solution to the predicted General Fund budget shortfall...