Congress Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing Supporters said the 52-mile route would speed travel, boost development and improve emergency access across Jefferson County. Staff1 day ago
Health Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants. Wesley WalterMarch 12, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill "House Republicans’ partisan spending bill deprives Alabama’s 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million," Sewell said. StaffMarch 12, 2025
Congress Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices Debanking occurs when a financial institution closes an account they consider to be risky or which could incur reputational risk. Alex JobinMarch 11, 2025
Congress House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong. StaffMarch 11, 2025
National Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship The announcement marks a return to diplomatic service for Blanchard, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Slovenia. StaffMarch 10, 2025
Congress Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not... Josh MoonMarch 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award Britt was nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation in honor of her service to rural America. StaffMarch 7, 2025
National Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off The building housing the historic Freedom Riders Museum appears to be part of a DOGE-ordered sell-off of federal properties. Josh MoonMarch 6, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Congress Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response Strong chaired his inaugural congressional hearing as the leader of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. StaffMarch 5, 2025