Congress Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown Senator Katie Britt pushed immediate DHS funding and called for suspending congressional pay while federal workers go unpaid. Mary Claire WootenMarch 27, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt backs bill halting congressional pay during government shutdowns Senator Katie Britt urged the passage of a bill Friday that would prevent members of Congress from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown. StaffMarch 23, 2026
Congress Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects Sewell secured $5.5 million for nine local Alabama projects, including airport improvements in Selma and construction funding for a Bessemer community center. StaffFebruary 4, 2026
Congress Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed The Alabama Republican argued for abolishing the Senate filibuster to validate stolen election claims and block Muslim immigration. Alex JobinDecember 3, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Katie Britt shows the courage to lead during partisan times Senator Katie Britt bridged a fierce partisan divide to end a government shutdown, offering a timely lesson for Thanksgiving tables everywhere. Phil WebbNovember 27, 2025
News Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry. Alex JobinNovember 17, 2025
News Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules. Mary Claire WootenNovember 14, 2025
Congress Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies. Josh MoonNovember 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on Senate spending bill Sewell said she voted against the Senate spending bill because it failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. StaffNovember 13, 2025
News DHR: Alabama families could receive partial SNAP payments by end of week The USDA instructed DHR to process partial SNAP payments, with reduced benefits resulting from a court battle amid the government shutdown. Jacob HolmesNovember 11, 2025