Congress Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program The bill would extend a Medicare Part D stabilization program that saved seniors an average $312 and could avert 2027 premium hikes. Staff6 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt discusses capital investment, regulatory thresholds in hearing with Fed chair Warsh signaled optimism about business spending and backed tailored bank rules to protect competition while limiting bailout risks. Alex JobinJuly 21, 2026
Congress CAIR: Tuberville speech could “set stage” for anti-Muslim violence The Muslim civil rights group say Tuberville's Senate floor remarks could fuel bigotry, threatening the safety and religious freedom of American Muslims. Wesley WalterJuly 17, 2026
Congress Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act The proposal would fund rural water upgrades, Mobile Bay protections and studies targeting contamination and restoration needs across south Alabama. Alex JobinJuly 16, 2026
Agriculture Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers The measure targeted family farms hit by rising costs, lost export sales and market turmoil linked to Trump administration tariffs. Wesley WalterJuly 16, 2026
Congress Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board The Huntsville leader brings decades of aerospace and national security experience to a panel guiding air and space modernization. StaffJuly 16, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell to host 15th annual Job Fair in Selma Employers across industries are set to meet Black Belt job seekers August 6 at Wallace Community College Selma. StaffJuly 16, 2026
Congress Rep. Aderholt announces approval of ARC grant for Red Bay water system upgrades The funding put Red Bay’s $2.3 million project closer to restoring Cooper Springs Well and improving service for residents and businesses. Alex JobinJuly 15, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt backs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham The bipartisan proposal seeks tariffs on major Russian energy buyers as lawmakers pressed Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Wesley WalterJuly 15, 2026
Congress Rep. Aderholt backs permanent daylight saving time bill The Alabama Republican said permanent daylight saving time has bipartisan support, could simplify routines and save more daylight for the evening. StaffJuly 15, 2026
Congress Britt celebrates $41.2 million Fort Rucker training complex opening The $41.2 million project added barracks and training space for more than 300 soldiers in advanced individual training. StaffJuly 15, 2026