Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a new law that requires using the state's AVID database and removes ERIC for maintaining voter rolls. Wesley Walter13 hours ago
Congress Tuberville champions Medicaid cuts, ending benefits for noncitizens U.S. House Republicans have proposed an array of spending cuts for Medicaid totaling at least $880 billion. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Education Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships. Wesley Walter4 days ago
Elections Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote. Wesley WalterMay 9, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville. Wesley WalterMay 6, 2025
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws. Wesley WalterMay 1, 2025
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 WalterApril 24, 2025
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 WalterApril 23, 2025
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