State Alabama’s Doug Jones wins award for upholding the rule of law Jones will be one of five individuals to receive the National Judicial College’s Making the World a More Just Place Award. StaffApril 5, 2023
Congress Sewell to kick off 2023 “Congress in Your Community” town hall tour Sewell will be hosting town halls in Sumter and Marengo Counties on April 5. StaffApril 5, 2023
State Big 10 Mayors support economic incentives legislation, urge swift approval Reauthorizing Alabama’s economic incentives is part of the Alabama Big 10 Mayors 2023 legislative agenda. StaffApril 5, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for PSC president Cavanaugh is seeking re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission in the primary on March 5, 2024. StaffApril 4, 2023
Party politics Alabama Republican House Caucus launches “In Session” podcast The first episode features an interview with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter. StaffApril 4, 2023
Infrastructure ADECA hosts community broadband meetings in over half of Alabama’s counties These meetings bring community leaders to the table and provide state-level assistance to support local efforts to expand broadband infrastructure. StaffApril 4, 2023
Local news Birmingham Association of Realtors announces 2023 Fair Housing Month Proclamation Tour The tour will mark the 55th Anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act. StaffApril 3, 2023
Congress Sewell, colleagues introduce the Nancy Gardner Sewell Cancer Early Detection Act This bipartisan legislation would create a pathway for Medicare to cover emerging blood-based cancer screenings. StaffMarch 31, 2023
Environment Public invited to submit comments to Moody fire working group The group will review the response to the fire, and identify shortcomings or gaps in authority and resources. StaffMarch 31, 2023
Elections Alabama-based Strategy Management win three industry awards Strategy Management was named Reed Award winners in three categories. StaffMarch 30, 2023