Congress Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026 Congressman Moore received almost $750,000 in contributions in the first months of 2026, as well as sizable transfers from Congressional Republican leadership. Chance PhillipsApril 17, 2026
Courts University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations The new magazines were funded and published after the University of Alabama cancelled two student-run magazines last year. Chance PhillipsApril 13, 2026
Legislature Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2026
National Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran. Chance PhillipsApril 8, 2026
Legislature Senate changes rules to reduce lieutenant governor’s role, add new committee The rules changes reduce the influence of the lieutenant governor in the Senate by significantly increasing that of the president pro tempore. Chance PhillipsApril 3, 2026
Courts Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump admin’s attack on birthright citizenship “Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they’ll tell you, everyone born here is a citizen alike,” the ACLU attorney argued. Chance PhillipsApril 2, 2026
Governor Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service The new executive order parallels actions taken by President Donald Trump, who’s complained about being “debanked” following the January 6 riot. Chance PhillipsMarch 27, 2026
Elections Senate majority leader endorses Barry Moore for Senate The endorsements of Moore’s Senate campaign by Senators John Thune and Tim Scott follow a January endorsement by President Donald Trump. Chance PhillipsMarch 25, 2026
Legislature Bill to tax foreign remittances receives public hearing “So I would have to fill out additional forms, and I’m a tax-paying citizen?” Representative Andy Whitt asked the bill’s sponsor. Chance PhillipsMarch 19, 2026
National Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash Three of the six airmen, including Klinner, killed in a refueling plane crash were assigned to the Birmingham-based 99th Refueling Squadron. Chance PhillipsMarch 16, 2026