National Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills The legislation comes as independent pharmacies across the state continue to close. Staff23 hours ago
National Trump appointee says Tuberville met with Trump family, advisers on eve of Capitol attack Tuberville, through a spokeswoman, said he did not attend the meeting with Trump on the eve of the deadly attack. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 26, 2021
National Biden’s executive orders on food stamps won’t spur immediate changes An Alabama Arise analyst said the most important change would be Biden's call to re-evaluate the baseline used to set SNAP benefits. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2021
Congress Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
National SPLC president welcomes Biden’s order advancing racial equity President Joe Biden's order also rescinds Trump’s 1776 Commission, seen as a rebuttal to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1619 project. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National Tuberville has “serious concerns” about Biden halting border wall construction Biden signed an executive order halting the construction of the controversial border wall between the United States and Mexico. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
National Lieutenant governor issues statement on Biden-Harris inauguration Ainsworth called for "conservative states" such as Alabama to protect citizens' rights. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
National Auburn man faces federal charges for role in Capitol insurrection Watson admits in court documents to carrying a can of mace and a pocket knife during the riots. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2021
Congress Sewell comments on historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris Sewell said Vice President Kamala Harris's historic election was paved by the sacrifices of so many who came before her. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Congress Doug Jones talks inauguration, a Biden presidency and his future plans Jones is in talks with the incoming administration but is considering continuing his work in Congress in the private sector. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 20, 2021