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As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction in Russell County

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Delewis Antwan Collier, age 40, of Phenix City, for murder. Collier was convicted in the Russell County Circuit Court on May 5, 2022.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads The Charge Against Fentanyl Trafficking At Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

May 4, 2023 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, yesterday led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and related drug and human trafficking with officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), the subcommittee’s chairman.

Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order to Establish the Alabama Resilience Council

Governor Kay Ivey on May 5 signed Executive Order 736, establishing the Alabama Resilience Council.

Tuberville Honors Earl Smith of Lincoln as May “Veteran of the Month”

Tuberville’s Veteran of the Month series recognizes Alabama’s heroes for service to our military and local communities

249 people age 85 and older in Alabama are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Yellowhammer Times | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 249 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Reckless Manslaughter Conviction in Madison County

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Anthony C. Wu, age 57, of Huntsville, for reckless manslaughter. Wu was convicted in the Madison County Circuit Court on March 30, 2022.

Analysis: Alabama among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

Alabama is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Yellowhammer Times found.

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chris Murphy Join Fox News’ ‘America’s Newsroom’ To Discuss The Protecting Kids On Social Media Act

May 3, 2023 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined Fox News’ ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, a bipartisan bill designed to help protect children from the harmful impacts of social media and empower families that the two senators introduced with U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).

Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Metro Areas Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates in the Nation

Governor Kay Ivey on May announced that three Alabama metropolitan areas have the lowest unemployment rates in the country for March 2023.

Tuberville Investigating High-Ranking Naval Officers Over Possible Violations of Trump Military Trans Ban

Following oversight hearing, Tuberville demands answers from Pentagon on drag queen performances on Navy ships

Alabama deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 22

By Yellowhammer Times | May 9, 2023

Alabama's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC predicts 260 people in 75-84 age group in Alabama died during week ending April 22

By Yellowhammer Times | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 260 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

Attorney General Marshall Leads 17 States in Support of West Virginia Law Protecting Girls’ Athletics

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting West Virginia’s law protecting girls-only sports teams. West Virginia’s law defines sex in terms of reproductive biology rather than “gender identity” and has been challenged on that basis in federal court.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Letter To Attorney General Demanding Answers On Misleading Committee Testimony

May 3, 2023 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) was joined by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about why orders issued to deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) assigned to the homes of Supreme Court Justices directly contradict his and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s recent sworn testimony before Congress.

Governor Ivey Honors Tuskegee University and Alabama Exporters with ‘Trade Excellence Awards’

Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state.

Tuberville Op-Ed in AL.com: Setting the Record Straight