Del. Ernie Yarbrough

Alabama Lawmakers Clash Over Faith in Schools

Alabama State Rep Ernie Yarbrough and Huntsville City School Board member Andrea Alvarez clash over the new Released Time Credit Act, which allows public school students to earn elective credit for religious instruction off-campus. Yarbrough defends the law as a return to strong roots in public education, while Alvarez criticizes it as not about parents rights. The debate intensifies with personal attacks, raising questions about the role of faith in public schools as the law takes effect. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/feb8108ebb9c9a5f

Alabama closed primary bill dies in Senate on final day of session

Alabama’s closed primary bill died in the Senate on Thursday, the final day of the 2026 legislative session, after failing to receive a floor vote. HB541, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), passed the House and cleared a Senate committee but ran out of time before the session adjourned. The bill would have gone […] The post Alabama closed primary bill dies in Senate on final day of session appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

On final day of 2026 legislative session, Alabama Senate tensions doom several bills

The Alabama Legislature’s 2026 regular session ended Thursday in a fight over a closed primary bill that ratcheted tensions in the Senate and helped doom several other pieces of legislation. HB 541, sponsored by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would have required Alabama voters to register with a party to vote in primaries. The bill was […]

Alabama Primaries Stay Open, Closed Primaries Debate Continues

Alabamas open primaries remain untouched as a key bill fails to pass the Senate, leaving the 2026 elections unaffected. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Ernie Yarbrough, aimed to require voters to register with a party sixty days before primaries and runoffs. The Alabama Republican Party strongly backed the measure, seeing closed primaries as a priority for their voters. However, legal concerns and a crowded calendar pushed the bill down the list, resulting in its failure to get a full vote. Lawmakers expect the push for closed primaries to return strong in the next session, keeping the debate alive for Alabamas elections. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/60b83d90d7f2f972

Alabama Senate Votes on Party-Registration Bill

Alabamas Senate is set to vote on House Bill fifty-four, which proposes a shift to closed primaries, requiring voters to register with a party before participating in that partys primary or runoff. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep Ernie Yarbrough, would take effect in January 2027, excluding the 2026 elections. The change is expected to face opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, with debates heating up on the last day of the legislative session. The bills fate now lies with Governor Kay Ivey, as any amendments would send it back to the House for approval. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/15983d9ccf7c605c

Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to close state’s primary elections

An Alabama Senate Committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would require voters to register with a party to vote in its primaries, putting it in position for a final vote in the last days of legislative session. HB 541, sponsored by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would require existing voters to register with a party […]

Alabama Bill Targets Union Dues Collection

State Rep Ernie Yarbrough introduces House Bill 666, aiming to end payroll deductions for public teachers unions in Alabama. The bill, supported by the Alabama Policy Institute and the Freedom Foundation, seeks to prevent the state from collecting private dues. Critics argue that the real issue is the lack of employee rights during the ten-day opt-out periods. Yarbrough files the bill now to spark debate for next years session. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e31c36e42e941c6

Yarbrough's Bill 666: Opt-Out Payroll Deductions for Teachers Unions

State Rep Ernie Yarbrough introduces House Bill 666, aiming to end payroll deductions for public teachers unions in Alabama. The bill, dubbed a liberty play, allows workers to opt out of union dues, potentially reducing influence from national groups like NEA. Yarbrough files early, sparking debate on limited government and Alabamas education priorities. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/57214737db6fb10a

‘This is the time to strike’: ALGOP Chair, State Rep. Stadthagen makes push for bill he says the party wants

Alabama Republican Party Chairman, State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), is calling on his colleagues in the upper chamber of the Alabama Legislature to pass a bill to close primary elections in the Yellowhammer State. The Alabama House passed the SAVE Act party registration bill earlier this month. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough […] The post ‘This is the time to strike’: ALGOP Chair, State Rep. Stadthagen makes push for bill he says the party wants appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Faith vs. Chaos: UAH Debate

State Rep Ernie Yarbrough and 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson engage in a heated debate at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, discussing themes of order, divine principles, and faiths role in society. Students challenge their views, questioning why Christianity stands out in fostering prosperity and neighborly love. This Prove Me Wrong event underscores the ongoing debate over faiths place in public life. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9db1fe8695be2ad5