State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), who was first elected to the Alabama House in 2010, announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election cycle. “Representing Morgan County for the past 16 years has been the honor of my life, but the time has come to step The post State Rep. Terri Collins retiring from Alabama House after 16 years: ‘Honor of my life’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

With the holiday break over, and 2026 in full swing, Congress is headed back to Washington to kick off the second session of the 119th Congress. The U.S. Senate is scheduled to convene beginning today, and the House is set to return for recorded votes tomorrow. January will be busy. Lawmakers are immediately staring down The post Alabama’s federal lawmakers share their New Year’s resolutions for 2026 appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

7. Alabama endured a humiliating 38-3 defeat to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, the program’s largest bowl loss ever, prompting calls for Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer to be removed, but he says he will channel the setback into future motivation. 6. Southeastern Conference schools experienced a 90%+ surge in Northeastern undergraduate enrollment from 2014-2023, The post 7 Things: Venezuela protests go on in Alabama; lawmakers praise Trump; Alabama has low taxes; and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Andrew Sorrell, who has served as State Auditor for one term, announced on Monday morning he intended to qualify for re-election in the 2026 election, rather than for Secretary of State, which he announced a campaign for in February 2024. Today is the official opening to the 2026 Alabama Republican Party qualifying window. “I’ve determined The post Andrew Sorrell to drop back to State Auditor in 2026 rather than Secretary of State appeared first on Yellowhammer News.