Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE)  announced that Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program is once again recognized for the highest quality in today’s release of the national report, The 2023 State of Preschool. Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based […] The post Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program leads nation in quality for 18th consecutive year appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

Thursday morning, Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law legislation permitting Virginia’s universities to directly sign student-athletes to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, a development that could spell massive changes across college athletics. The NCAA currently prohibits schools from directly paying players, meaning most NIL money is raised and distributed through third-party organizations called […] The post Virginia signs NIL law allowing universities to directly negotiate with players appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

There is no doubt that the Republican Party has had a rough time uniting behind a single message when it comes to abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Recently former President Donald Trump said he believes it should be solely a states’ issue decided by the “will of the people” […] The post Yaffee: Katie Britt’s winning message on abortion appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama will hold an Earth Day dedication for its new Fenvkvcēkv (pronounced finuh-guh-jee-guh) Creek Preserve at Flagg Mountain in Coosa County on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Flagg Mountain is the southernmost peak and start of the 2,000-mile-long Appalachian Mountain range, which is why the The Nature Conservancy calls the […] The post Nature Conservancy to dedicate new 1,000-acre preserve at Flagg Mountain appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

Defund public broadcasting. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m. The post It’s time for lawmakers to defund NPR appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

Innovate Alabama has announced recipients for the fourth round of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program, awarding nearly $4 million to 22 small businesses. 17 of the 22 recipients are currently based in Alabama and received an average of more than $175,000. For the first time, the Supplemental Grant Program has expanded beyond the borders […] The post Innovate Alabama awards nearly $4 million in funding to Alabama small businesses appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

On Thursday, Governor Ivey announced the acquisition of the Foley Beach Express Bridge after finalizing a $60 million purchase from American Roads LLC, with plans to cease toll collections by the end of May, specifically at noon the Friday before Memorial Day. Ivey, along with Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and representatives from the Baldwin […] The post Beach express toll bridge in Baldwin County purchased by state, to become free in May appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

(Figures FEC) (Daniels FEC) FEC, total raised (Dobson) (Brewbaker) FEC, total raised (Protect Progress) FEC, independent expenditures (Unofficial Election Night Results) Alabama Secretary of State Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @Grayson270 The post Visual breakdown of Alabama 2nd Congressional District runoff fundraising appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

On Thursday, the Alabama Republican Party officially backed the legislative fix proposed by Democrats to ensure President Joe Biden will be certified in accordance with deadlines enforced by the Alabama Secretary of State. Alabama’s deadline to certify is August 15, 2024. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to begin August 19, 2024. Secretary of State […] The post ‘Not intimidated by competition’ – Alabama Republican Party announces support for Biden ballot access despite DNC timeline issue appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate considered the impeachment brought by the House of Representatives against U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, led by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), voted to dismiss the charges against Mayorkas in a party-line vote. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was livid at what he […] The post Tuberville says Mayorkas trial was a sham – ‘the worst four hours I have spent up here in three years’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News ..read more