Congress Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal Sen. Katie Britt called the deal “an incredible first step to end this conflict” and dubbed Trump “the President of Peace.” Chance Phillips4 days ago
Congress Proposed 2024 Farm Bill would cut SNAP benefits by nearly $30 billion Almost 750,000 people in Alabama receive SNAP benefits and could be affected by the proposed cuts. Chance PhillipsMay 24, 2024
Education Biden Administration relieves more student loan debt The Biden Administration relieved an additional $7.7 billion in student debts, assisting 160,000 borrowers across the country. Mary Claire WootenMay 24, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell lands wins for Alabama in National Defense Authorization Act It passed out of the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday. StaffMay 24, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville continues attacking Social Security funding model Tuberville says most people won’t receive Social Security benefits, alleging the government has wasted the money. Chance PhillipsMay 23, 2024
Courts Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
Congress $7.8 million in funding from Infrastructure Law to clean Brownfield sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMay 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition Madison Barrentine, a 12th grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Pratt City Cemetery." StaffMay 22, 2024
National Sen. Britt, Rep. Carl criticize Biden and ICC’s treatment of Israeli prime minister The two Alabama politicians have questioned the International Criminal Court’s ability to investigate the Israeli prime minister. Chance PhillipsMay 21, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $145,200 for roadway, rail safety in York The funding will be used for a demonstration program to improve roadway and rail safety. StaffMay 21, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt advocates for nationwide IVF protection legislation Britt and Sen. Ted Cruz announced plans to introduce a bill to ensure that IVF access is protected nationwide. StaffMay 20, 2024