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“The American people deserve to know if any of Trump’s billionaire friends knew about the tariff pause before it was announced," Sewell said.
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- Elections
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
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
- Governor
- Legislature
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
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
- 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
Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation
Rep. Strong introduces legislation to study Winter Canola
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions
Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority
- 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 | 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
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout
Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
Congress
Debanking occurs when a financial institution closes an account they consider to be risky or which could incur reputational risk.
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The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong.
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In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not...
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Britt was nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation in honor of her service to rural America.
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The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation.
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Strong chaired his inaugural congressional hearing as the leader of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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The resolution to block the methane tax will now go to Trump's desk where it is expected to be signed into law.
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This comes ahead of the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, which will be commemorated this coming weekend.
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Lyons is a federal employee and union leader for the American Federation of Government Employees.
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"This administration is hellbent on destroying our progress," Sewell said.