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 votes no on Trump Rescissions Package The package cuts $9.4 billion in federal funding, threatening educational programming, independent journalism, and global health. StaffJune 13, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor Sewell recognized Juneteenth and numerous celebrations across Alabama's 7th District. She also acknowledged Major League Baseball's return to Birmingham. StaffJune 13, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship Hoyt assumes the judgeship position vacated by Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge Carmen Bosch who announced her retirement on June 4. StaffJune 13, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures honors Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige at Congressional Baseball Game Figures honored baseball legends Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige at the Congressional Baseball Game, paying tribute to Mobile's unmatched legacy. StaffJune 12, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pays tribute to Montgomery Attorney Julian McPhillips on the House Floor Sewell honored the life and legacy of Julian L. McPhillips Jr., who was known as "the People’s Lawyer." StaffJune 12, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt receives 2025 U.S. Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award Britt was recognized for her strong support and advocacy for the industry. StaffJune 12, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville continues assault on trans athletes with new bill Tuberville's latest bill aimed to bar trans athletes from women's sports at military academies. Alex JobinJune 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Terri Sewell introduces bill to expand Medicare residencies The bipartisan legislation would add an additional 14,000 residences over the next seven years, if passed. Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt calls for transparency from FEMA on flooding framework Britt joined fellow senators demanding FEMA transparency on its flooding framework, criticizing Risk Rating 2.0 for significantly raising flood insurance premiums. StaffJune 11, 2025
Courts Lawsuit challenging Alabama real estate board’s racial quota dismissed Judge Austin Huffaker Jr. denied the American Alliance for Equal Rights' request to substitute attorney Laura Clark as plaintiff. Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2025