Congress Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall “Trump has made it clear in his agenda that billionaires like Elon Musk are rewarded and Alabama communities like the one here Fort Deposit... Wesley Walter3 hours ago
Education RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools. Wesley Walter1 day ago
Education House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants. Wesley WalterApril 17, 2025
Legislature Public forum hears concerns about international money service bill The bill would tax money sent abroad using certain international money transfer services. Wesley WalterApril 10, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours. Wesley WalterApril 3, 2025
Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley WalterApril 1, 2025
Environment Marshall celebrates Wells Fargo dropping sustainability targets Wells Fargo announced it would be dropping its goal to pursue net-zero financed emissions across its portfolio by 2050. Wesley WalterMarch 31, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
Courts Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools Marshall joined a 12-state amicus brief endorsing the foundation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. Wesley WalterMarch 18, 2025
Economy Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve The bill would authorize the purchase of one million Bitcoin for the U.S. government. Wesley WalterMarch 13, 2025