National
In a Monday filing, the USDA said contingency funding would be used to “cover 50% of eligible households’ current allotments.”
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
McCarron campaign hires top consulting firm, lists treasurer with a troubling record
Sen. Britt delivers remarks at Tuskegee’s homecoming convocation
Manufacture Alabama endorses Ledbetter, Gudger for reelection
Rep. Chip Brown announces candidacy for reelection
- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders
Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns
State pleads with court to allow AHSAA lawsuit to move forward
Rep. Sewell praises court orders blocking Trump admin’s SNAP cuts
Rep. Sewell hosts livestream on federal policy’s impacts on rural healthcare
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
- Opinion
Congress
A new bill was introduced to ensure federally funded construction and infrastructure projects, like the Mobile River Bridge, continue during shutdowns.
Courts
State leaders have sued the AHSAA, claiming it is discriminating against CHOOSE Act students.
Congress
Federal courts blocked the Trump administration's attempts to cut SNAP funds, a move Sewell called a blatant violation of the law.
Congress
Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.
Congress
Britt helped launch the Senate Stewardship Caucus, aiming to protect public lands and support economic growth in rural communities.
National
Colorado is using Trump's rambling statements about mail-in voting in a federal lawsuit attempting to block Space Command's move to Huntsville.
Congress
Senators introduced new legislation requiring age verification for AI chatbots after hearing heartbreaking stories from parents.
Courts
The Senate voted 58-40 to confirm Justice Bill Lewis, making him the first Black Republican justice in state history.
Congress
Lawmakers debated the potential impacts of the federal government shutdown, focusing on expiring SNAP benefits and Affordable Care Act tax credits.