Courts Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.” Wesley Walter2 hours ago
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 JobinJuly 28, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates $25M grant for Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Sen. Katie Britt secured vital funding for a new BJCTA facility, boosting reliable, effective, and accessible transportation across Jefferson County. StaffJuly 28, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt leads letter advocating for NIH research funding Sen. Katie Britt and colleagues advocated for disbursing appropriated funds for the National Institutes of Health. StaffJuly 28, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey announces appointment of Deborah Tillman as Mobile County district judge Deborah Tillman, with 35 years in law, including military and prosecutorial roles, will serve Mobile County. StaffJuly 28, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 14th Annual Job Fair The annual job fair, free and open to the public, will connect job seekers with over 70 employers across 10 industries. StaffJuly 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts. Wesley WalterJuly 24, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures introduces bills to support first-time parents, lower baby costs Figures introduced two new bills, aiming to provide financial relief to new parents and ensure essential baby products remain affordable. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins colleagues to introduce the Safe Baby Formula Act This new legislation sought to ban toxic heavy metals from baby formula, requiring the FDA to study their effects. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Congress Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell. Wesley WalterJuly 23, 2025
Congress Speaker Johnson recesses House early over potential vote on Epstein documents Representative Terri Sewell cosponsored a resolution demanding the Trump administration release “unclassified files, flight logs, correspondence, and evidence” related to Epstein. Chance PhillipsJuly 23, 2025