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
Health Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants. Wesley WalterMarch 12, 2025
Legislature Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence. Wesley WalterMarch 4, 2025
Elections Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center. Wesley WalterFebruary 27, 2025
National DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state. Wesley WalterFebruary 24, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2025
Education Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts." Wesley WalterFebruary 12, 2025