Courts 11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Courts State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
National Britt to join Blackburn, Hyde-Smith in all-female delegation to border The visit to the Del Rio Sector will include a meeting with federal, state and local law enforcement. John H. GlennJanuary 6, 2023
Congress Alabama delegation supports McCarthy in speaker race Each Republican member of the Alabama delegation voted on Tuesday in favor of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2023
Congress Katie Britt sworn in as first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama Britt is the youngest Republican woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate. John H. GlennJanuary 3, 2023
Congress Alabama’s Republican representatives opposed $1.7 trillion spending bill Republicans criticized the bill for being passed during a "lame-duck" Congress and for not focusing on "American priorities." Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2022
Congress Black Belt National Heritage Area Act passes after nearly a decade The legislation will designate 14 counties in the Alabama Black Belt region as a national heritage area. John H. GlennDecember 26, 2022
Congress Sewell secures $42.8 million in direct funding for local projects Sewell said this funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in her district. StaffDecember 26, 2022
Congress Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2022
Congress Shelby secures billions for Alabama priorities in final Senate vote In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine. StaffDecember 23, 2022
Congress Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986. StaffDecember 16, 2022