Congress Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington Candidates from across the U.S. will push term limits, lobbying restrictions and Supreme Court ethics rules at events near the Capitol next week. Wesley Walter2 days ago
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
Courts Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs provide critical civil legal aid amid zero state funding, relying on volunteers, donations and local partnerships. Mary Claire WootenJuly 4, 2025
Congress House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families. Bill BrittJuly 4, 2025
Congress Senate passes reconciliation bill including child care reforms touted by Britt Senate bill slashes aid programs but includes Britt-backed child care tax reforms. Alex JobinJuly 3, 2025
Courts Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2025
Courts Alabama officials praise Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship injunctions Alabama leaders praised a Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions and allowing partial enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Mary Claire WootenJuly 1, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell to host 14th Annual Job Fair in Tuscaloosa Sewell’s annual job fair is her largest constituent event of the year. This year, it will feature employers from at least 10 industries. StaffJuly 1, 2025
National Muslim civil rights org condemns Tuberville for “anti-Islam” comments Tuberville's controversial remarks—amid rising anti-Muslim incidents—stirred strong condemnation from a leading Muslim civil rights group. Alex JobinJune 27, 2025
Aerospace and Defense Sen. Britt introduces golden dome legislation The legislation would develop a modernized, layered homeland missile defense system, authorizing over $23 billion for this initiative. StaffJune 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell marks 12 years since Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act "The Shelby decision opened the door to a full-scale attack on the right to vote that continues today," Sewell said. StaffJune 26, 2025