National Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan Republican senators used a contested scoring method to claim an estimated $3.8 trillion in tax cuts won’t increase the deficit. Chance PhillipsApril 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent. StaffApril 7, 2025
Courts Alabama Always sues, says cannabis board too biased to be fair Company files lawsuit and petition citing bias, legal violations, and calls for commissioners' recusal from medical cannabis decisions. Bill BrittApril 4, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court She was sworn into her new office on April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse. StaffApril 4, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters. Alex JobinApril 1, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffApril 1, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act The bill would rescind federal funding from universities that "encourage antisemitism or facilitate antisemitic events on campus." StaffApril 1, 2025
National North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining “This order is a middle finger to the one million working people it affects directly," said Jacob Morrison, president of the North Alabama Area... StaffApril 1, 2025