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The new legislation aims to increase access to housing support for disabled veterans in Alabama and across the country.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
- Governor
- Legislature
House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics
House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight
Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Rep. Sewell to host “Terri Talks” with former Social Security commissioner
Sen. Britt leads bill to expand access to credit for Americans
Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation
- Education
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | CHOOSE Act drains public schools to fund private agendas
Opinion | The Nazi-ism is creeping in
Opinion | Sewage issues in Lowndes are deplorable, and DEI has nothing to do with fixing them
Opinion | Mack Butler’s chemtrail crusade is pure political cosplay
Opinion | The App Store Accountability Act protects parental rights
Congress
The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent.
Congress
“Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said.
Congress
"It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said.
Congress
The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters.
Congress
It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024.
Congress
The bill would rescind federal funding from universities that "encourage antisemitism or facilitate antisemitic events on campus."
Congress
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable.
Congress
The proposed plan could cost Alabama $800 million and jeopardize care for 37 million kids nationwide, including those in poverty and rural areas.
Congress
A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws
Congress
"Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said.