Alabama Political News
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Heath Allbright and Don Fallin, the two Republican candidates for House District 11, spoke at a forum in Cullman on Saturday, where they fielded a variety of questions, including their thoughts on education, gun control, government spending and their favorite flavor of ice cream.

The public is invited to meet and hear Chief Justice Sarah Stewart speak to the Mobile GOP Monday April 7.

Alabama was one of the first states to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. However, State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) said there’s still work to be done to ensure the sanctity of life in the state.

Despite gaining support from at least five House Republicans, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels’ (D-Huntsville) efforts to permanently extend the state’s overtime tax cut are looking all but dead in the water, according to House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville).

During Wednesday's Alabama State Senate County and Municipal Government Committee hearing, State Sens. Greg Albritton (R-Range) and Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) had a contentious back-and-forth over Senate Bill 270 (SB270), sponsored by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield).

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch will not be seeking reelection next year.

Secretary of State candidate Andrew Sorrell made a $250,000 loan to his campaign Wednesday. The Republican primary is in May 2026.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday weighed in on the ongoing gambling issue in Alabama, saying the people should decide.

A house committee hearing was held Wednesday on a bill to prevent water systems from closing public lakes to boating and fishing. A committee vote could come next week.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is one of nine co-sponsors of the Kids Off Social Media Act, which limits access to social media for children under 13 and requires the platforms to implement certain restrictions.

Mark Yeager, founder and CEO of Red Land Cotton in Moulton, appeared Tuesday on Fox News “America Reports” to express his favorable view on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

A committee will hold a public hearing on HB473 on April 2 but will not vote on it until a future meeting. The bill would reopen Mobile's Big Creek Lake.

Citizens favoring the reopening of Mobile's Big Creek Lake will hold a public meeting March 30. They will organize a lobbying trip to a Montgomery hearing April 2.

From Alabama's Wiregrass to Trump's White House. David W. Matthews is sworn to high-level ag spot.

Although admitting it was "unfortunate," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday downplayed The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg's inclusion in a Trump administration Signal group chat on military strikes against the Houthis.

In a Tuesday interview on Birmingham radio's "Alabama's Morning News," State Rep. DuBose (R-Hoover) voiced her approval of Alabama reducing or eliminating its income tax like some of its neighboring states.

HB437 to prevent water systems from closing public lakes is the subject of a public hearing April 2 at the State House in Montgomery.

The Trump administration will again begin allowing sales of 1911 pistols through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), House Armed Services Committee chairman.

Larry Barton served as Mayor of Talladega, then served in federal prison, then served again as Mayor. He has died of cancer at 85.

A bill to prevent closures of public lakes by water systems was filed in the State House by Rep. Shane Stringer.

While still undecided about a potential bid for Alabama governor, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is downplaying concerns over his eligibility to run for the office.

New legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Alabama by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton) passed the Alabama Senate on Thursday.

In a wide-ranging interview with Yellowhammer News' Riley McArdle, six-term U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) revealed he will seek another term in 2026.

Attorney for Mobile Mayor candidate Stephen Nodine asks for speedy pardon of conviction.

In his speech to the Dale County GOP, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall detailed his efforts in keeping Alabama safe, pushing back against the Biden regime and assisting the second Trump administration. 

In his speech to the Dale County GOP, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said, “I’ve been pretty public that I didn’t want to run for Governor. I really believe in this idea that God puts passion and purpose together, and it just wasn't for me.”

“Ainsworth shouldn't be eating Wheaties. He should be eating toast because he's toast if Tuberville gets in this, period."