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- Elections
Opinion | Katherine Robertson: Trump conservative—or Leo’s dark money candidate?
Alabama Grocers Association endorses Corey Hill for agriculture commissioner
Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary
SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act by pushing to continue the fight
Alabama Farmers Federation announces several endorsements
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey urges students to “be bold” in back-to-school video message
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
- Legislature
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Bill to exempt optical aids from Alabama sales tax filed again for 2026 session
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is recovering—and searching for answers
Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads
- Economy
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
- National
Rep. Sewell highlights $800,000 Moundville infrastructure investment
Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary
Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in House probe of Jeffrey Epstein case
Sen. Britt pushes bipartisan GUARD Act to fight crypto scams against seniors
Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals
- Education
Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers commencement address at Troy University
Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit
Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
- Health
American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants
Alabama among top states for attracting out-of-state physicians through interstate compact
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s no good reason to not release the Jabari Peoples body cam footage
Opinion | Gerrymandering in any form steals power from voters
Opinion | Stop shutting yourself out of your government
Opinion | 2026 lieutenant governor race may hinge on friends and neighbors politics
Opinion | The new Obama-Russia scandal holds a lesson
Congress
It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024.
Congress
Sewell will be joined by Assistant House Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley.
Congress
The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Congress
“Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal payment system is a dangerous invasion of the privacy of every American," Sewell said.
Congress
Strong promoted Ella Sullins, his legislative director, to chief of staff, recognizing her seven years of Capitol Hill experience.
Congress
The bill aims to equalize 403(b) retirement plans with 401(k)s, expanding investment options for non-profit employees.
Congress
“An unelected billionaire has absolutely no business handling the personal information of American taxpayers,” Sewell said.
Congress
Britt will serve on the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, among others.
Congress
The bill would prohibit social media platforms from allowing children under the age of 13 to create or maintain social media accounts.
Congress
If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman.