Congress Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama A House spending bill included $25 million for Radar Next, aiming to replace aging NEXRAD systems and close dangerous coverage gaps. Staff2 days ago
Congress Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say Alabama senator missed key votes, including confirmation of new Joint Chiefs chairman, as state's Space Command hopes hang in the balance. Bill BrittApril 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex JobinApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress." StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act "It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said. StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan Republican senators used a contested scoring method to claim an estimated $3.8 trillion in tax cuts won’t increase the deficit. Chance PhillipsApril 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent. StaffApril 7, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters. Alex JobinApril 1, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffApril 1, 2025