Congress Sen. Britt presses for infrastructure funding for Alabama projects Britt urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to support I-65 expansion and the Mobile River Bridge construction during a Senate hearing. Alex Jobin14 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues celebrate National Small Business Week The senators say their resolution recognizes the entrepreneurs and innovators creating jobs across America. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands up-or-down vote to protect Medicaid, food assistance In Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, the Republican budget puts 176,181 people on Medicaid at risk of losing their coverage. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell leads letter demanding DOE reinstate school mental health funding Birmingham City Schools were previously awarded $15 million through the grant program to hire and train mental health professionals. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce the Immigration Parole Reform Act The Immigration Parole Reform Act would "ensure parole is granted on a case-by-case basis and not used to illegally admit entire classes." StaffMay 7, 2025
Congress How Trump’s proposed federal budget would reshape Alabama Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion. Chance PhillipsMay 5, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act” The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid. Alex JobinMay 5, 2025
Courts Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers The decision from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court holds that the Alabama Legislature never authorized ADPH to regulate midwifery care in birth centers. StaffMay 5, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel. StaffMay 2, 2025