Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bipartisan aviation safety bills Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Britt and Hoeven seeks to improve aviation safety by modernizing mental health resources for pilots. Staff2 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year Veronica Pitts was recognized for her dedication to students and her work building the next generation of civic leaders, activists and change agents. StaffSeptember 19, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee Her legislation to ensure seniors' access to cutting-edge cancer screenings cleared a key hurdle. StaffSeptember 18, 2025
Congress Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians. Wesley WalterSeptember 17, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842 Sewell welcomed cancer advocates, highlighting legislation to ensure access to cutting-edge early detection screenings for seniors. StaffSeptember 17, 2025
Health RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective. Josh MoonSeptember 15, 2025
Courts Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case The decision to approve house arrest for Timothy Vess Benton was affected by Leigh Gwathney leaving Alabama’s parole board, Judge Junkin wrote. Chance PhillipsSeptember 12, 2025
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 WalterSeptember 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Sewell expressed disappointment that Republicans abandoned the bipartisan tradition of defense funding. StaffSeptember 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID This legislation aims to reduce recidivism and create a clearer pathway toward becoming a productive citizen by providing crucial identification. Alex JobinSeptember 10, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 9, 2025