Congress Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Congress Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recently joined U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-IN, in introducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, a piece of legislation... Alex JobinMay 9, 2025
Courts Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers. Bill BrittMay 9, 2025
Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands. StaffMay 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sewell called President Trump's abrupt firing of Dr. Hayden an affront to her service and an attack on the institution. StaffMay 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong spotlights Huntsville’s FBI role in federal budget hearing He emphasized North Alabama’s track record of supporting the Bureau’s mission and its potential for continued expansion. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues celebrate National Small Business Week The senators say their resolution recognizes the entrepreneurs and innovators creating jobs across America. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands up-or-down vote to protect Medicaid, food assistance In Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, the Republican budget puts 176,181 people on Medicaid at risk of losing their coverage. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell leads letter demanding DOE reinstate school mental health funding Birmingham City Schools were previously awarded $15 million through the grant program to hire and train mental health professionals. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce the Immigration Parole Reform Act The Immigration Parole Reform Act would "ensure parole is granted on a case-by-case basis and not used to illegally admit entire classes." StaffMay 7, 2025