National Alabama lawmakers criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter Many lawmakers were quick to attack the president over his apparent hypocrisy in pardoning his son. Alex Jobin7 hours ago
National Sewell leads letter to Mexico demanding remedy to treatment of Vulcan Materials Last week marked two years since the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port. StaffMay 14, 2024
Courts Alabama civil forfeiture case Culley v. Marshall decided by Supreme Court In 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that preliminary hearings are not required before civil forfeiture. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Courts Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Perry County Meet and Greet in Marion The event is free and open to the public. Constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. StaffMay 9, 2024
Congress After student protest at U of A, Alabama Senators support new legislation After a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Alabama, Alabama's senators cosponsored a bill restricting student debt forgiveness for protestors. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
Congress National Park Service awards $3 million to preserve historic Civil Rights sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors award-winning small businesses Sewell honored two award-winning small businesses in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper Roper is the former Birmingham Police chief and first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Caroleene Dobson pledges to support term limits on Congress An amendment would require a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate, and ratification by 38 states. StaffMay 1, 2024
Courts Jonathan Barbee’s legal ordeal highlights prosecutorial excess Barbee faced a relentless barrage of felony charges for ethics violations and tax evasion, only to see these accusations crumble spectacularly. Bill BrittApril 30, 2024