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
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