Courts SPLC lawsuit prevents Job Corps centers from closing A federal court halted the closure of 99 Job Corps centers, a win for the program that has trained over 2 million disadvantaged individuals. Alex Jobin52 minutes ago
Congress New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill” A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill. Josh MoonJuly 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $25M public transportation grant for Birmingham, Jefferson County The grant will enable BJCTA to adopt cutting-edge technologies and cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen fuel cell buses. StaffJuly 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing Sewell honored John Lewis’s unwavering spirit and impactful words, reflecting on his final charge to never give up, even in troubling times. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding Sewell and other House Democrats outlined the impact this decision will have on schools, teachers, and families and demanded transparency. StaffJuly 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Aderholt celebrates 105th birthday of Roy Drinkard, oldest living U.S. Marine Roy Drinkard, a Cullman community member and the oldest living United States Marine, turned 105 years old. StaffJuly 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong appointed to US-China Human Rights Commission House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Strong’s commitment to confronting China's human rights abuses. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures leads bipartisan effort to introduce NIL bill to establish national framework Figures led a bipartisan effort to introduce the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, stabilizing NIL use. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell renews push to improve access to prenatal care for military families Legislation was reintroduced to empower servicemembers and their spouses to choose a health care plan that meets their needs during pregnancy. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates U.S. Senate passage of “Lulu’s Law” The bill would create a national shark attack warning system, inspired by Lulu Gribbin's advocacy after a life-altering attack. Alex JobinJuly 11, 2025
Courts Alabama law professor, legal panel talk SCOTUS term’s lasting impacts Legal experts, including an Alabama law professor, gathered to discuss the lasting impacts of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on major cases. Wesley WalterJuly 10, 2025