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A new spending bill provision could let Sen. Tommy Tuberville sue the government for $500,000 over seized phone records.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Behind closed doors, GOP insiders question Tuberville’s residency and rapid rise to power
Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mike Kirkland in HD 23
Sidwell hosts campaign kickoff event in Daphne on Veterans Day
More dark money for Robertson in AG’s race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
- Legislature
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
Covington County lawmakers oppose carbon capture project
Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rick Rehm to Military Stability Commission
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate
Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
Sen. Britt introduces the Better Food Disclosure Act
Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump
- Education
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
- Health
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
- Opinion
Opinion | Proposed FDIC deposit insurance increase a slippery slope
Opinion | Not just any Democrat will do
Opinion | Honoring service, sacrifice and the solemn promise we owe our veterans
Opinion | I’m about to SNAP: Tell Tommy Tuberville every family is worthy of security
Opinion | Every rebellion begins somewhere—even if it’s with a sandwich
Congress
Federal courts blocked the Trump administration's attempts to cut SNAP funds, a move Sewell called a blatant violation of the law.
Congress
Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.
Congress
Britt helped launch the Senate Stewardship Caucus, aiming to protect public lands and support economic growth in rural communities.
National
Colorado is using Trump's rambling statements about mail-in voting in a federal lawsuit attempting to block Space Command's move to Huntsville.
Congress
Senators introduced new legislation requiring age verification for AI chatbots after hearing heartbreaking stories from parents.
Courts
The Senate voted 58-40 to confirm Justice Bill Lewis, making him the first Black Republican justice in state history.
Congress
Lawmakers debated the potential impacts of the federal government shutdown, focusing on expiring SNAP benefits and Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Congress
The Kayla Hamilton Act, introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, places new requirements on federal agencies for vetting unaccompanied migrant children and sponsors.
Congress
Britt joined the Keep SNAP Funded Act to ensure 750,000 Alabamians who rely on SNAP would not miss their benefits during a government shutdown.
National
Trump's move to quadruple Argentinian beef imports drew criticism from ranchers and even his own allies, who viewed it as a betrayal.