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 Wooten16 hours ago
Congress Alabama Republicans support the voter eligibility bill on conspiratorial grounds Rep. Terri Sewell pushed back against the Republican-supported SAVE Act, calling it “a dangerous, anti-democratic bill.” Chance PhillipsJuly 11, 2024
Congress Alabama congressmen oppose regulations on dishwashers and fridges All of Alabama’s Republican House members voted to restrict the Department of Energy’s ability to regulate household appliances. Chance PhillipsJuly 11, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville attacks “deep state” again in Senate roundtable Tuberville decried “the weaponization of this administration” and “out-of-control federal government.” Chance PhillipsJuly 10, 2024
Congress Alabama Congressional members ask EPA not to increase greenhouse gas standards Both of Alabama’s senators and four Alabama representatives signed a letter claiming a “de facto EV mandate” would hurt farmers. Chance PhillipsJuly 9, 2024
Congress Rep. Carl’s bill to protect marine forest passes House If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary Mary Claire WootenJuly 9, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville says the “deep state” has been controlling President Biden Tuberville claimed the deep state controls President Biden and “droves” of ISIS members have been crossing the Southern border. Chance PhillipsJuly 8, 2024
National Alabama NAACP decries Supreme Court granting presidents legal immunity Alabama NAACP president Benard Simelton said Trump is “definitely not a king” and called for Supreme Court term limits. Chance PhillipsJuly 5, 2024
Congress UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt’s bill protecting IVF introduced in the House Sen. Katie Britt’s bill to deny Medicaid funding to any states that ban IVF was recently introduced in the House. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024
National U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024