On the same day that Yellowhammer learned of Governor Bentley’s first potential 2014 challenger, rumors emerged of former Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Don Wallace challenging Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey as well. Wallace was a two-term Tuscaloosa County Commissioner. He ra...

Governor Bentley on Tuesday signed the Women’s Health and Safety Act, a measure that will improve and strengthen the standards of care at women’s clinics in Alabama. Some pro-life advocates say the bill will effectively shut down abortion clinics in Alabama as few, if a...

The Alabama Education Association has filed a lawsuit and petition for a temporary restraining order to prevent Governor Bentley from being able to sign the GOP’s landmark education reform bill as planned on Tuesday. Democrats have been threatening to file suit si...

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 40 is a list of the 40 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics. For a more in-depth explanation of the list and how it was compiled, click HERE. To see last year’s list click HERE. Here’s the schedule...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. All sources remain confidential. 1. ALGOP Chairman Race Update Matt ...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. All sources remain confidential. 1.House Republicans To Release Agen...

Let us know in the comments if we’re missing some good reactions from elected officials, talking heads, or other Alabamians. Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard: “To paraphrase President Ford, our long national nightmare continues. Tonight’s disappointi...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. The Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee this past week circula...

“Rumors and Rumblings” is a weekly feature that runs each Wednesday. It includes short nuggets of information that we glean from conversations throughout the week. Have a tip? Send it here. 1. Alabama Delegates at the Republican National Convention have been...

President Obama still has a significant fundraising advantage over Mitt Romney, but the money gap has been rapidly shrinking — to the point that some political insiders are speculating that Obama may be the first sitting President to be out-fundraised by his opponent. G...