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State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough: Let’s have the courage to fight for Alabama’s children

Alabama’s schools should teach Alabama’s values, promote true educational excellence, and spend Alabama’s education dollars for the true good of Alabama’s teachers and students.

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Yarbrough on Alabama teacher union payroll deductions funding left-wing causes: 'It's a classic example of bait and switch'

During a Tuesday interview on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) reacted to the report that Alabama teacher union payroll deductions are helping fund more than $660 million in contributions from national unions to far-left organizations and left-wing political groups, calling it "utterly ridiculous."

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State Rep. Yarbrough schools liberal HCS Board member after comments critical of religious instruction release time law

After attacking a new state law allowing public school students to leave campus during the school day for outside religious instruction, Huntsville City School Board member Andrea Alvarez doubled down on her criticism in a social media exchange with State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) on Tuesday.

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Closed primary bill dies in Senate on last day of 2026 session

Republican and Democrat primaries will remain open in Alabama due to a bill requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections not getting a vote in the Senate on Thursday.

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Senate to consider Republican, Democrat closed primary bill on last day of session

The Alabama Senate will consider legislation on Thursday requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections.

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Senate committee passes closed Republican, Democrat primary legislation

The Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee passed legislation on Tuesday requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections.

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AEA leaves members in the dark as Alabama Policy Institute, Freedom Foundation weigh in on payroll deduction ban bill

The AEA sends out a weekly legislative alert to their members last week the group failed to alert their members of a HB666 impacting education unions but while AEA has declined the opportunity to comment, others have come out in support of the legislation.

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'Prophetic and hilarious': Yarbrough files bill to end payroll deductions for public teachers’ unions once and for all

"I think it's prophetic and hilarious that the bill number is 666 because I think of the NEA, that number, it does come to mind," Yarbrough told 1819 News.

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State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's teenage son involved in accidental shooting at lawmaker's residence

Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies responded to State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) residence on Saturday evening following an accidental shooting involving two of the legislator's children.

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'Righteous anger' fuels sponsor of Alabama's Laken Riley Act bill

Alabama’s proposed version of the Laken Riley Act, by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), could complement the federal law, as Georgia’s Laken Riley Act does.

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Closed primary bill heads to Senate with unknown future

The House passed a bill on Thursday that would close Republican and Democratic primaries in Alabama, but it’s future in the Senate is still up in the air. 

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'You will drive this party into the dirt with this bill': Pringle warns of closed primaries consequences for GOP, says Palmer could lose CD-6 seat

Could U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) lose his seat to a Democrat?

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'Heinous': Abortion key issue at 'Prove Me Wrong' debate at University of Alabama in Huntsville

"That is why there's such a focus on abortion in the church, because it's heinous. In Christ or Chaos, we want to live in harmony with God, which means we want to do things that please Him."

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Yarbrough's 'Laken Riley Act' sails through House

The House of Representatives passed the so-called Laken Riley Act, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), by a 75-1 vote on Tuesday.

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House advances bill closing Republican, Democrat primaries in Alabama

The House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee passed on Tuesday along party lines a bill that would close Republican and Democrat primaries in Alabama. 

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University of Alabama in Huntsville, TPUSA hosting 'Pick up the Mic' event with 1819 News' Bryan Dawson, State Rep. Yarbrough

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is hosting 1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) this week as part of Dawson's ongoing "Pick up the Mic" tour.

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House committee holds public hearing on closed primary bill, vote scheduled for Tuesday

The House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday on a bill that would close Republican and Democrat primaries in Alabama. 

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'Have no ability to do so': State Rep. Yarbrough dismisses opponent's accusations of improper influence on Alabama Republican Executive Committee

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) has now responded to allegations from an opponent regarding his perceived "improper" influence on the Alabama Republican Executive Committee.

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State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough to file bill closing Alabama primaries

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) will file legislation on Thursday to close primary elections in Alabama.

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HD7 ballot access decision imminent as candidates trade barbs — Mancuso claims Yarbrough using 'strong-arm pressure' for removal

Republican candidate for Alabama House District 7, Dr. Angelo "Doc" Mancuso, may soon be removed from the district's GOP primary ballot pending a decision by the Alabama Republican Executive Committee.

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Yarbrough's Laken Riley Act passes out of House Judiciary committee

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) Laken Riley Act, House Bill 13 (HB13), passed the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon. The bill would allow state-based law enforcement to voluntarily enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with federal law enforcement.

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Anti-ICE radicals triggered by Yarbrough's proposed Laken Riley Act during House committee public hearing

Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee meeting's public comment for House Bill (HB13) offered the first public acrimony for what has been an otherwise sleepy legislative session to date.

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ALFA endorses Ernie Yarbrough for re-election to House

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) recently announced its endorsement of State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) for House District 7, which covers portions of Colbert, Lawrence and Morgan Counties.

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'Godless' and 'evil': State Rep. Yarbrough criticizes AEA for NEA affiliation; Wants Republicans to stop taking their campaign contributions

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) expressed a positive outlook on the current environment for school choice while criticizing the Alabama Education Association (AEA), the state’s teachers’ union and republican candidates taking their money.

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State Rep. Yarbrough drafts resolution to remember Charlie Kirk in Alabama House

This week, State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) drafted a House resolution to honor the life of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week while hosting a debate at Utah Valley University.

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State Rep. Yarbrough seeks to end ‘vaccines to determine participation in society’ with early-filing bill for 2026 session

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) is trying to take on businesses and institutions that might target individuals based on their vaccination status with a pre-filed bill ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

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Alabama lawmakers Orr, Moore and Yarbrough sign Moms for Liberty Parental Rights Pledge

According to a press release by Moms for Liberty Madison County Chair Emily Jones, State Sen. Arthur Orr, Rep. Parker Moore and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough all celebrated the month by signing a pledge to support parents' rights.

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