@GovernorKayIvey has proclaimed Sept. 25 as Dolly Day in Alabama, a tribute to Parton’s iconic song and a way to celebrate the music, generosity and love of reading that became part of her legacy. The governor’s office said the date was specifically chosen because of “9 to 5.” #Alabama #DollyParton #DollyDay

🚨🗳️ YHN has called the 2026 Alabama Republican special primary election for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District for Rhett Marques. #alpolitics

Yellowhammer News proudly presents the 2025 edition of the Power & Influence Top 50 list – the most candid and comprehensive annual index of who is moving the needle in Montgomery. Taking into account conversations with insiders, as well as the most recent developments in politics and public policy, the list is meant to recognize the top individuals in government and politics who leverage their power and influence on behalf of those they represent. Clay Loftin is a 2025 honoree. If this session is any evidence of Clay Loftin’s continued ascension on the index of influence in Montgomery, he will earn a spot year after year. A tireless presence at the Alabama State House, Loftin is known for his exceptional humor. Behind the scenes, Loftin is a team player. He’s a valuable and trustworthy arbiter of information. In the foreground as an official voice for Alabama’s largest insurer, his busy session was proof that he is not just well-versed on the policy issues he’s leveraging influence for – he’s fluent in them – and knows how to get others on the same page. He continually recalibrated, outpaced the noise, connected the dots, and successfully mitigated unintended consequences this session. Where other lobbyists test the waters, Clay stirs them. Bank on his longevity as a new-generation player who earned his influence the old fashioned way. We will host our annual ‘Power of Service’ event in Montgomery later this week, on Thursday, May 15th to coincide with the release of our final list of this year’s honorees. #AlabamaPolitics #ALPolitics #Alabama #Montgomery #YellowhammerNews #PowerAndInfluence #ClayLoftin #BlueCrossBlueShieldofAlabama