Congress
Sewell rebuked President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, criticizing his record on health care, tariffs and the use of federal agents.
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- Elections
- Governor
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Gov. Ivey proclaims Public Schools Week, celebrates gains by students
- Legislature
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Education
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Congress
The bill narrowly passed the House and now moves to the Senate.
Congress
The bill is designed to override state-level laws limiting abortion availability.
Elections
‘It’s time for fresh blood in D.C. to put Alabama first. That means putting the hardworking people of our state over selfish political gamesmanship’
Congress
The vote split the Alabama Congressional delegation with Reps. Mike Rogers, Jerry Carl and Terri Sewell voting in favor.
Congress
The NDAA sets policy for our nation’s defense.
National
“I didn’t get a phone call or letter. It was just an email,” Lee Greenwood said.
Congress
Sewell’s office warned that failure to raise or suspend the debt limit would be catastrophic and the first default in U.S. history.
Congress
Barry Moore and Mo Brooks both voted against suspending the debt ceiling until after the 2022 midterm elections.
Congress
He called for President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to appear before the Homeland Security Committee
National
Marshall joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the warning in a letter to Biden on Thursday.