Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
News DOGE cuts to Birmingham Social Security office raise alarms among Democrats and the public The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats. Alex JobinFebruary 28, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage. Alex JobinFebruary 21, 2025
National Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable. Alex JobinJanuary 8, 2025
Congress Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security. Alex JobinDecember 23, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville continues attacking Social Security funding model Tuberville says most people won’t receive Social Security benefits, alleging the government has wasted the money. Chance PhillipsMay 23, 2024
News Ahead of the 84th anniversary, Rep. Sewell fights to protect, expand Social Security “Every American deserves to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work,” said Rep. Sewell. StaffJanuary 31, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to extend government funding, suspend debt limit Sewell’s office warned that failure to raise or suspend the debt limit would be catastrophic and the first default in U.S. history. Brandon MoseleySeptember 23, 2021
State ADOL providing portal to allow unemployment claimants to upload documents The improved portal will allow claimants to upload identity and verification documents. StaffJune 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Surprise, surprise. The U.S. is a socialist country "When it comes to states that benefit from socialism, Alabama is right near the top of the list." Larry LeeMay 13, 2021