Congress Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care Pharmacy Benefit Managers are instrumental partners we have to keep prescription drug costs manageable. Tara ArmbrusterJanuary 20, 2026
Education A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats President Daniel K. Wims calls for stronger funding, research, and innovation to protect America’s farmers and food supply from emerging risks. StaffSeptember 23, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill Sewell opposed the Republican spending bill, criticizing its impact on healthcare, veterans' benefits and education. StaffSeptember 22, 2025
Elections State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 other lawmakers in Alabama endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques' run for Congress in the 1st District Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2025
Health Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits A consumer advocacy group sounded the alarm that Americans consistently paid the highest prices globally for the same treatments. StaffSeptember 9, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Congress abdicates, executive swells: Democracy teeters on the edge of collapse The Framers warned against unchecked power. Today Congress cowers, Alabama suffers and liberty erodes as executive authority grows unchecked. Bill BrittAugust 26, 2025
Governor Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening Britt announced applications were open for the 64th annual Washington Week, offering a unique federal government study. StaffAugust 19, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry Despite bipartisan victories in the package, rising federal debt raises valid concerns for fiscal conservatives who see long-term consequences ahead. Eric HareJuly 16, 2025
National Alabama politicians react to Trump’s unilateral strikes on Iran Congresswoman Sewell called Trump’s decision to strike Iran “unconstitutional” while Republican politicians from Alabama quickly issued supportive statements. Chance PhillipsJune 23, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Job Corps is worth fighting for Preserving Job Corps isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. Or at least, it shouldn’t be. Terri SewellJune 12, 2025