Austen Shipley

3 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Austen Shipley

Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer that will undo the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Congressman joined the President for a signing ceremony in the Oval Office late last week. “I am honored to witness President Trump sign my commonsense legislation into law,” said Palmer (R-Hoover).

3 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Jerry Underwood |Austen Shipley

Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.5 billion last year, driving job growth in several key industries. Communities across the state attracted 50 FDI projects during 2024, resulting in more than 3,700 job commitments in automotive manufacturing plants, shipyards, sawmills, and other workplaces, according to a report from the Alabama Department of Commerce.

3 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Austen Shipley

As one of only two mothers in the U.S. Senate with school-age children, Alabama’s Katie Britt is in a unique position to discuss the process of balancing a legislative career in Washington with a personal home life in Montgomery. On Saturday, during a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Britt spoke about her professional duties as a lawmaker, but noted that her most valued responsibility is being a good mother and spouse. “I’ve been really honest about it.

1 week ago | yellowhammernews.com | Austen Shipley

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined the fight against a controversial piece of legislation that promotes a radical climate agenda at the cost of American businesses. The state’s top law enforcement officer recently made the call to join 24 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against  Vermont officials in relation to the state’s recently enacted Climate Superfund Act.

1 week ago | yellowhammernews.com | Austen Shipley

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch has announced his support for Republican Doug Harwell in the upcoming state Senate District 34 race. Burch believes Harwell will be a friend and ally to law enforcement. “I proudly endorse Doug Harwell for Alabama Senate District 34,” said Burch. “Doug is a successful businessman who brings common sense to every decision, and he’s a true supporter of law enforcement. I trust Doug to fight for the safety and protection of every citizen he represents.