Congress The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passes the Senate with Britt’s support Despite critics claiming the bill will enable censorship, 91 senators, including Britt and Tuberville, voted for the legislation on Tuesday. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
News Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham” The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
Congress Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson selected for NRCC “Young Guns” program With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
Congress Shomari Figures asks DNC to go easy on crypto After a cryptocurrency PAC spent millions to help him, Democratic nominee Shomari Figures asks the DNC to adopt pro-crypto policies. Chance PhillipsJuly 29, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt seeks to bar federal contractors from boycotting Israel Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation. Chance PhillipsJuly 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity The recently proposed amendment would strip presidents of their newfound immunity surrounding official acts and ban self-pardons. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024
Legislature Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024
Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
Congress Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Netanyahu, who has been accused by the ICC of committing war crimes, is “what leadership looks like.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024