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Iran blockade working, Alabama crime bills, Brooks/Lomax, AG/Lt. Gov. races, and more on Alabama Politics This Week…

Iran blockade working, Alabama crime bills, Brooks/Lomax, AG/Lt. Gov. races, and more on Alabama Politics This Week… Is the blockade with Iran working? Is this almost over? Why didn’t Alabama pass the latest bill to require cities to hire cops pass? How nasty will the Alabama State House District 20 race get? Who is leading […] The post Iran blockade working, Alabama crime bills, Brooks/Lomax, AG/Lt. Gov. races, and more on Alabama Politics This Week… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Undecided Races Shake Up Alabama Politics

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Alabama's closed-primary bill collapses at the finish line, key power bills die on the final day, and major Republican primary races remain wide open, with voters still undecided. Plus, President Donald Trump clashes publicly with the Pope, and Representative James Lomax targets Mo Brooks’ tax record in a heated GOP primary fight.

Alabama Offers Tax Breaks for Overtime, Groceries

Alabamas Governor Kay Ivey signs a new bill, HB five twenty-seven, offering workers a one thousand dollar income tax deduction on overtime pay and a two-month grocery tax suspension. This package, pushed by Rep James Lomax and Sen Arthur Orr, aims to reward extra hours and ease costs for families. Leaders praise the move as real relief for hardworking folks, with Ivey highlighting Alabamas top-notch workers and Lomax and Orr stressing savings and productivity boosts. The grocery tax suspension starts May first and ends June thirtieth, providing immediate pocketbook support amid rising prices. 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/a28d85f7e2252529

‘Serial tax-raiser’: Lomax targets Brooks’ record in House District 20 primary

Tensions are rising in the Republican primary for Alabama House District 20, as State Rep. James Lomax and former Congressman Mo Brooks trade sharp accusations over their respective tax records. In a Tax Day press release, Lomax’s campaign framed the race as a clear contrast, highlighting what it described as more than $1.5 billion in […] The post ‘Serial tax-raiser’: Lomax targets Brooks’ record in House District 20 primary appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Governor Ivey Signs Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Hardworking Alabamians

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr, provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the … Continued

Rep. Lomax contrasts tax cuts with Mo Brooks’ legislative record

An APR review of Mo Brooks’ Alabama House record shows more than 100 votes supporting tax increases, raising questions about long-standing anti-tax claims

WATCH: Years before challenging him, Mo Brooks says James Lomax makes him ‘hopeful’ for the future

The footage is more than a decade old, but the words are unmistakable. Mo Brooks, serving as a County Commissioner in 2009, is seen smiling at a Huntsville news camera, talking about a teenager named James Lomax entering his first political campaign: “When I see this youth coming forward, it makes me thankful and hopeful […] The post WATCH: Years before challenging him, Mo Brooks says James Lomax makes him ‘hopeful’ for the future appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Americans for Prosperity make key endorsements in Alabama House races

Americans for Prosperity Alabama (AFP-AL) have endorsed two Republican incumbents and one challenger for Alabama’s House of Representatives in 2026. AFP-AL endorsed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) for House District 20, State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) for House District 96, and former District Attorney Lloyd Peeples for House District 48. “James Lomax, Matt Simpson, and […] The post Americans for Prosperity make key endorsements in Alabama House races appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Toughens Terroristic Threats Law

Alabamas Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill seven, enhancing penalties for terroristic threats targeting schools and public places. The law intensifies punishments for credible threats to harm individuals or damage property, expanding its scope to include hospitals, nursing homes, and buildings housing vulnerable individuals. This legislation elevates first-degree terroristic threats to a more serious offense, regardless of the location. The bill was swiftly passed due to the increasing frequency of school threats. The governor, along with bill sponsors Rep James Lomax and Sen Matt Woods, emphasize the importance of safeguarding students learning environment. Schools are now required to suspend students making such threats immediately, pending a hearing and mental health evaluation. Guilty students face expulsion. This stricter approach takes effect July 1, 2026, bolstering security measures across the state. 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/f173ca457eb5cacc

Brooks Slams AFP Alabama Endorsement

Former U.S. Representative Mo Brooks is challenging Americans for Prosperity Alabamas endorsement of his rival, State Representative James Lomax, in the Alabama House District twenty race. Brooks sees this as a badge of honor, tying it to their refusal to support Donald Trump. The endorsement comes amid a heated primary battle, with Brooks pushing his conservative credentials against Lomax. Brooks criticizes the group for being out of touch with grassroots values. The race is heating up, with early voting underway and both sides ramping up attacks. Local Republicans are watching closely to see if this endorsement sways voters or backfires. 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/3c8c7e6fde420e78