Alabama’s New Home for Politics.

Yellow Hammer Politics was launched in late 2011 to give you unparalleled insider access and commentary on Alabama politics. YHP is the #1 place to go for those who want to know what’s going on inside the halls of the State House, Capitol and around the state. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook Page for continued updates and breaking news.

 

Latest From The Blog

Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions

Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday signed House Bill 658, a b...
May 18, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Best & Worst Week in Montgomery: Sine Die Edition

Best & Worst Week in Montgomery: Sine Die Edition

“Best and Worst Week in Montgomery” is a weekly feature on Yell...
May 18, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Gov. Proclamation for 2012 First Special Session

Gov. Proclamation for 2012 First Special Session

...
May 17, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Rumors & Rumblings: Sine Die Edition

Rumors & Rumblings: Sine Die Edition

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wedne...
May 16, 2012/by Cliff Sims
GOP House Freshmen Flex Their Muscle, Senior Lawmakers Take Notice

GOP House Freshmen Flex Their Muscle, Senior Lawmakers Take Notice

Seniority is a big deal in pretty much any legislative body. Senior members...
May 15, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Senate Republicans Fracture on Important Jobs Vote

Senate Republicans Fracture on Important Jobs Vote

Earlier this year Yellowhammer published a short piece on the significance ...
May 14, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Who Had the Best & Worst Week in Montgomery?

Who Had the Best & Worst Week in Montgomery?

“Best and Worst Week in Montgomery” is a weekly feature on Yell...
May 11, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Rumors & Rumblings

Rumors & Rumblings

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wedne...
May 9, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Alabama Policy Institute Addresses Shakeup Rumors

Alabama Policy Institute Addresses Shakeup Rumors

Over the last several weeks, rumors have popped on and off the radar regard...
May 8, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Legislature Moving to Stabilize Alabama Retirement Systems

Legislature Moving to Stabilize Alabama Retirement Systems

This week the House will take up a pension reform plan aimed at stabilizin...
May 8, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Hate Mail of the Week

Hate Mail of the Week

“Hate Mail of the Week” is a weekly feature on Yellowhammer Pol...
May 7, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Who Had the Best & Worst Week in Montgomery?

Who Had the Best & Worst Week in Montgomery?

“Best and Worst Week in Montgomery” is a weekly feature on Yell...
May 4, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Governor Bentley Signs Bill Making Business Tax Filings More Efficient

Governor Bentley Signs Bill Making Business Tax Filings More Efficient

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed into law Senate B...
May 3, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Alabama Senate Passes Charter Schools Bill

Alabama Senate Passes Charter Schools Bill

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Senate today passed significant education reform...
May 2, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Rumors & Rumblings

Rumors & Rumblings

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wedne...
May 2, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Senate Passes Education Budget

Senate Passes Education Budget

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Senate today passed the state’s education oper...
May 1, 2012/by Cliff Sims
AG Strange Releases Statement Regarding Revisions to Alabama Immigration Law

AG Strange Releases Statement Regarding Revisions to Alabama Immigration Law

“My recent comments regarding changes to Alabama’s immigration legi...
May 1, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Governor Bentley Announces Economic Development Project Bringing More than 500 New Jobs to Alabama

Governor Bentley Announces Economic Development Project Bringing More than 500 New Jobs to Alabama

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that Walter Ene...
May 1, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Christian Coalition & the AEA: Unlikely Allies or Business As Usual?

Christian Coalition & the AEA: Unlikely Allies or Business As Usual?

Education reform is rivaled only by entitlement reform when it comes to the...
May 1, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Bachus Cleared in Ethics Investigation, Releases Statement

Bachus Cleared in Ethics Investigation, Releases Statement

The Birmingham News is reporting today that Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-...
April 30, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Financial Crunch Spurring Legislative Creativity

Financial Crunch Spurring Legislative Creativity

Before this session, my fellow legislators and I understood that our state ...
April 30, 2012/by Sen. Cam Ward
NEW FEATURE: Best & Worst Week in Montgomery

NEW FEATURE: Best & Worst Week in Montgomery

Today we’re launching a new weekly feature: “Best & Worst ...
April 27, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Legislature Grants Final Passage to Bill Establishing Streamlined Tax Filing System for Businesses

Legislature Grants Final Passage to Bill Establishing Streamlined Tax Filing System for Businesses

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Senate today concurred with technical amendments...
April 26, 2012/by Cliff Sims
Tax Free Weekend Aims to Help Alabamians Prepare for Disasters

Tax Free Weekend Aims to Help Alabamians Prepare for Disasters

MONTGOMERY – Today, legislators in the Alabama Senate passed HB 436, ...
April 26, 2012/by Cliff Sims