Public safety Wes Allen partners with ALEA, state businesses to tackle human trafficking A new statewide initiative called Alabama Combats Trafficking will provide businesses with information on recognizing and reporting trafficking. Wesley WalterAugust 12, 2025
State Lt. Gov. Ainsworth promotes Catherine Gayle Fuller to chief of staff Fuller previously served as deputy chief of staff, overseeing policy initiatives and acting as spokesperson. Wesley WalterAugust 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell highlights $800,000 Moundville infrastructure investment The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Moundville $800,000 for downtown renovations, including new waterlines, street lighting and sidewalks. Wesley WalterAugust 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary On the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, Rep. Terri Sewell called on Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation. Wesley WalterAugust 7, 2025
Health American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back. Wesley WalterAugust 5, 2025
Legislature Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance. Wesley WalterJuly 31, 2025
Courts Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit. Wesley WalterJuly 28, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts. Wesley WalterJuly 24, 2025
Congress Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell. Wesley WalterJuly 23, 2025
State Wes Allen asks Alabama recipients of Ponzi scheme funds to return money Wes Allen urged recipients of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme to return funds to ensure victims could be made whole. Wesley WalterJuly 22, 2025