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...

BIRMINGHAM – The National Coalition for Capital, a nationwide coalition that supports economic development and job creation through long-term access to capital for entrepreneurs, presented Senator Slade Blackwell (R-Mountain Brook) with its “Champion of Small Business” ...

Seniority is a big deal in pretty much any legislative body. Senior members are more likely to get their pick of committee assignments and generally carry more weight when it comes to power and influence. The Alabama legislature is no exception. While some junior member...

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 459, a measure that eliminates red tape for business tax filings in Alabama. The Senate sponsor for this bill, Senator Slade Blackwell (a Yellowhammer contributor), first wrote about this bill ...

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Senate today concurred with technical amendments added by the House to a bill that will streamline the process for businesses filing tax returns with cities and counties across the state, sending the bill to Governor Robert Bentley to be signed ...

The Alabama Legislature is entering the final weeks of the 2012 session. I have been pleased with the progress made, but there are still important pieces of legislation left to be considered. Notable bills that I expect to come up for a vote in the next couple of weeks ...