Congress Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington Candidates from across the U.S. will push term limits, lobbying restrictions and Supreme Court ethics rules at events near the Capitol next week. Wesley Walter8 hours ago
Congress Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children Representative Shomari Figures introduced legislation that would provide college and training assistance to dependents of educators, first responders and social workers after 20 years. Mary Claire Wooten8 hours ago
Congress Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers Britt urged federal safeguards for automated license plate readers while highlighting their public safety benefits. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Congress Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students Eligible 7th District applicants have a November 18 deadline, with an information session planned Tuesday at Marion Military Institute. Wesley Walter1 day ago
Congress DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades The $33,787 project aims to modernize outreach systems, improve data management and support workforce and business engagement across the region. Staff1 day ago
Congress Milligan plaintiffs, counsel ask Supreme Court to dismiss state appeal They argued Alabama’s 2023 map was already set for 2026, leaving the state with no relief to seek. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Congress Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 The new law tightens sanctions on Moscow and Tehran while authorizing steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. Alex Jobin4 days ago
Congress House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt The bipartisan bill would target Moscow’s war machine, extend penalties on Tehran and give President Trump wider tariff powers. Alex JobinSeptember 17, 2026
Congress House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply The measure would require DHS to run a nationwide preparedness exercise with state, local and private-sector partners within four years. Alex JobinSeptember 17, 2026
Congress State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform Beginning Monday, American Cancer Society volunteers met with Alabama lawmakers, to seek expanded clinical trial access and support for NIH research. Wesley WalterSeptember 17, 2026