Legislature Sen. Steve Livingston elected Alabama Senate majority leader; Scofield resigns Senator Livingston takes the helm in Alabama Senate; Scofield's impactful legacy acknowledged as he embarks on new ventures. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt commends NOAA’s decision to decline the Rice’s whale petition This came following the concerns raised by Britt and the Alabama delegation about the potential economic impacts. StaffOctober 30, 2023
News Alabama Power’s Alex McCrary elected president of Alabama State Parks Foundation McCrary takes office in January 2024 after the ASPF board selected him during its meeting on Thursday. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Congress Sewell to announce major funding for Birmingham, Montgomery This funding is part of the $42.8 million for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards $9.3M to foster innovation in 17 counties This ambitious project seeks to weave together communities, nonprofits, and academic institutions across Alabama. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt leads opposition to NOAA’s Rice’s Whale Habitat expansion proposal They were also vocal about the potential detrimental implications this might have on Alabama's economy. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Congress Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected House speaker; Alabama members react Johnson, representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District since 2017, has now become the first House speaker from the state. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Elections Rich Anderson seeking seat on Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Anderson spent 17 years as an assistant attorney general and appellate prosecutor with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell comments on election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House “I have very serious concerns about Mike Johnson’s record, namely his efforts to overturn the 2020 election," Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell votes in favor of bipartisan resolution standing with Israel “I condemn Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel in the strongest possible terms,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023