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
Legislature Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024
Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
Congress Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Netanyahu, who has been accused by the ICC of committing war crimes, is “what leadership looks like.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
State AG Marshall opposes rescheduling marijuana, calls it a “cheap ploy” Steve Marshall joined ten other state attorneys general in claiming rescheduling marijuana is illegal, against international law, and unwarranted. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Education University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Elections Yes, Kamala Harris can be on the ballot in Alabama Now endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Party, Kamala Harris will be on the November ballot if she wins the nomination. Chance PhillipsJuly 23, 2024