State Alabama GOP chair says thinking of America as a democracy “leads to socialism” Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Congress UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt’s bill protecting IVF introduced in the House Sen. Katie Britt’s bill to deny Medicaid funding to any states that ban IVF was recently introduced in the House. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024
National U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024
Courts Alabama politicians respond to SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity The Supreme Court's ruling that presidents cannot be prosecuted for any official acts received seemingly unanimous support from Alabama Republicans. Chance PhillipsJuly 2, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville continues crusade against “wokeness” in U.S. military Senator Tuberville accused “woke” DEI programs, gender-affirming healthcare, and vaccination requirements of causing recent declines in military recruitment. Chance PhillipsJuly 2, 2024
Congress Sens. Britt and Tuberville try to block changes to unaccompanied children policy Alabama’s senators sponsored a resolution to prevent the Office of Refugee Resettlement from codifying protections for immigrant children in custody. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
National AG Marshall joins other states in challenging NHTSA fuel economy standards Attorney General Marshall cosigned a petition for review attacking recently proposed increases to passenger car and light truck mileage requirements. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
Courts SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
News SPLC management and union clash over layoffs and the organization’s future The SPLC Union says the recent layoffs are union busting and reflect the organization’s move away from the rural South. Chance PhillipsJune 28, 2024