Congress House passes 2026 Farm Bill, Alabama delegation splits along party lines Republicans hailed the measure as supporting farmers and rural communities, as Democrats opposed the bill citing SNAP cuts and economic concerns. Wesley Walter1 day ago
Congress Rep. Sewell to host “Hands Off Our Benefits” episode of Terri Talks During Democrats’ Save Social Security Day of Action, Sewell plans to sound the alarm on attacks on Social Security and the need to protect... StaffAugust 13, 2025
Courts Court orders Alabama to keep using current districts until 2030 redistricting The panel of three judges declined to place Alabama under preclearance, but chose to retain jurisdiction until the injunction lapses. Chance PhillipsAugust 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell highlights $800,000 Moundville infrastructure investment The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Moundville $800,000 for downtown renovations, including new waterlines, street lighting and sidewalks. Wesley WalterAugust 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary On the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, Rep. Terri Sewell called on Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation. Wesley WalterAugust 7, 2025
Congress Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in House probe of Jeffrey Epstein case A U.S. House committee subpoenaed Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general and Alabama senator, over the DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s case. Mary Claire WootenAugust 6, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt pushes bipartisan GUARD Act to fight crypto scams against seniors The bipartisan bill aims to boost law enforcement’s ability to trace blockchain fraud and protect retirees from financial predators. Bill BrittAugust 6, 2025
Courts Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals A federal judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause against Como en Casa manager Luis Miguel Campos Reyes. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2025
Courts Supreme Court prepares to consider constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act provision The Supreme Court’s request for briefs on majority-minority districts’ constitutionality indicates a forthcoming ruling could upend the Voting Rights Act. Chance PhillipsAugust 4, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $3M for Black Belt water infrastructure The Perry County Water Authority was awarded $2 million and the town of Carrollton was awarded nearly $1 million. StaffAugust 4, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville proposes bill to ban students from select countries from studying in US Tuberville's proposed bill aims to restrict students from several nations, citing national security and educational access for Americans. Alex JobinAugust 1, 2025