Courts Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
National Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations The regulations set new standards for auto manufacturers, requiring them to slash emissions and pollutants produced by their vehicles. Alex JobinMarch 17, 2025
Congress Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama? In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.” Chance PhillipsMarch 14, 2025
National Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale After criticism from lawmakers, the Montgomery Bus Station has been removed from a list of government properties for sale. Josh MoonMarch 13, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act "Food security is national security and recognizing that requires our farmland be protected from foreign adversaries," Britt said. Alex JobinMarch 13, 2025
Health Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants. Wesley WalterMarch 12, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill "House Republicans’ partisan spending bill deprives Alabama’s 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million," Sewell said. StaffMarch 12, 2025
Congress Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices Debanking occurs when a financial institution closes an account they consider to be risky or which could incur reputational risk. Alex JobinMarch 11, 2025
Congress House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong. StaffMarch 11, 2025
National Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship The announcement marks a return to diplomatic service for Blanchard, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Slovenia. StaffMarch 10, 2025
Congress Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not... Josh MoonMarch 7, 2025