State AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.” Chance PhillipsOctober 2, 2024
Elections Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls Allen said he has sent a list of registered voters with noncitizen identification to the the attorney general's office for potential criminal prosecution. Chance PhillipsAugust 14, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt introduces ambitious, bipartisan child care legislation The bills Britt introduced would increase tax credits for working families purchasing child care and help subsidize childcare workers’ wages. Chance PhillipsAugust 1, 2024
Congress The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passes the Senate with Britt’s support Despite critics claiming the bill will enable censorship, 91 senators, including Britt and Tuberville, voted for the legislation on Tuesday. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
News Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham” The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
Congress Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson selected for NRCC “Young Guns” program With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
Congress Shomari Figures asks DNC to go easy on crypto After a cryptocurrency PAC spent millions to help him, Democratic nominee Shomari Figures asks the DNC to adopt pro-crypto policies. Chance PhillipsJuly 29, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt seeks to bar federal contractors from boycotting Israel Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation. Chance PhillipsJuly 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity The recently proposed amendment would strip presidents of their newfound immunity surrounding official acts and ban self-pardons. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024