Courts Steve Marshall urges SCOTUS to hear student gender identity case Marshall joined a multi-state push for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case over parental notification of changes in student gender identity. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Congress Rep. Strong appointed to US-China Human Rights Commission House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Strong’s commitment to confronting China's human rights abuses. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures leads bipartisan effort to introduce NIL bill to establish national framework Figures led a bipartisan effort to introduce the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, stabilizing NIL use. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell renews push to improve access to prenatal care for military families Legislation was reintroduced to empower servicemembers and their spouses to choose a health care plan that meets their needs during pregnancy. StaffJuly 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates U.S. Senate passage of “Lulu’s Law” The bill would create a national shark attack warning system, inspired by Lulu Gribbin's advocacy after a life-altering attack. Alex JobinJuly 11, 2025
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