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Alabama Tea Party group leader on Fox News: Obama lied about IRS targeting of conservatives
https://vimeo.com/134250622
(Video Above: Wetumpka Tea Party leader Becky Gerritson on Neil Cavuto responding to the President's claim that conservative groups weren't targeted)
WETUMPKA, Ala. --...
Shelby, Sessions warn HHS not to delete Planned Parenthood records ahead of investigation
WASHINGTON -- Alabama's U.S. Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions on Wednesday signed a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia...
Byrne blasts burdensome EPA regulations: ‘This is entirely the wrong approach’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDnoFMGIC8k
(Video Above: Congressman Bradley Byrne speaks in favor of clarifying and rolling back burdensome regulations)
WASHINGTON -- Representative Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) called on Congress Wednesday...
Brooks demands better data to protect Americans from illegal immigrant criminals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbQp42NT-o
(Video Above: Congressman Mo Brooks introduces the Arrests Statistics Reporting Act on the House floor)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Since the controversial comments on illegal aliens...
Conservative Alabama legislators make case for major reforms over tax hikes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- As Alabama lawmakers debate how to patch the General Fund's $200+ million hole and ensure a sustainable path forward for...
Two North Alabama workers say they were fired over Confederate flag and political correctness gone too far
DECATUR, Ala. -- Two Decatur workers lost their jobs on Monday, and one of them is claiming his Confederate flag is to blame.
Phillip...
Sessions & families of Americans killed by illegal aliens deliver stirring remarks in Senate hearing
https://youtu.be/H5I2V4b7C1o
(Video above: Sen. Jeff Sessions speaks in a Senate hearing reviewing the Obama Administration's lack of immigration enforcement.)
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday held...
Bentley orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga shooting victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Governor Robert Bentley (R-AL) announced Tuesday on his official twitter account that all flags in Alabama will be lowered to half-staff...
Condoleezza Rice to deliver keynote at significant economic initiative meeting in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, will deliver the keynote address at a November joint meeting of groups...
Some Alabama cities could be doubling their lodging tax: here’s how it hits you (Analysis)
HOOVER, Ala. -- Taxes are on the minds of officials at all levels in the state. Governor Bentley's proposal to raise taxes to fill...
Alabamian whose family immigrated from Mexico delivers must-hear take on illegal immigration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krr5tk897FM
(Audio above: "Raul" calls into Yellowhammer Radio)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- On Monday's edition of Yellowhammer Radio, Host Cliff Sims received a call that is likely...
Alabama Department of Transportation bans firearms at rest stops. Is it legal? (Analysis)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has banned firearms at rest stops along the state's highways and many are questioning its...
Bentley creates Alabama Office of Broadband Development to expand high-speed internet access
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Friday the creation of an Office of Broadband Development.
“The Office of Broadband Development allows Alabama...
Critics warn Bentley’s proposed tobacco and e-cig tax hike could cost 2,000 jobs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- As lawmakers consider ways to patch the General Fund budget's $200+ million hole in the Special Legislative Session this summer, the...
Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran puts Americans at risk (Opinion)
Over the past 20 months, the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany all took part in talks with Iran over...
Bentley moves to arm Alabama National Guardsmen
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has ordered the state's National Guard leadership to develop a plan to arm national guardsmen while they...
Bronner: Troy University study is wrong about RSA’s health, state employees’ retirement is safe
On July 16, Yellowhammernews.com published an article by senior editor Elizabeth BeShears criticizing the Retirement Systems of Alabama for investing in a now bankrupt...
Alabama taxpayers are about to foot the bill for a giant bankrupt company, here’s why
MOBILE, Ala. -- An Alabama company has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid lawsuits alleging they broke labor trafficking laws, and the state's taxpayers may...
As Alabama’s insurance prices skyrocket, new IRS study shows millions are rejecting ObamaCare
WASHINGTON -- In a report released Thursday by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the latest tax numbers show how many people have been willing...
Taxation by regulation is taxation without representation (Opinion)
Often overlooked by conservatives throughout the country is the extent to which we are taxed without a single vote having been cast by an...
Roby joins launch of congressional investigation of Planned Parenthood: ‘No one is above the law’
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL2) joined other congressional Republicans in a press conference Wednesday announcing the launch of an investigation into Planned...
Alabama Senator’s bill would protect historical monuments from ‘political correctness’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) filed this week a bill titled "The Heritage Protection Act" in an effort to protect landmarks...
Alabama congressional delegation splits on short-term highway bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 312-119 to pass a short-term extension of Federal transportation funding. Congress has been...
Shelby sums up opposition to Iran nuclear deal: ‘If Putin’s for it, why would we be for it?’
WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Wednesday launched what will ultimately be a two-month campaign to win over members of Congress who are skeptical his...