Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman. Staff6 hours ago
Congress Congressional delegation voices support for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project The delegation urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s application for federal assistance. StaffJune 12, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Tuesday in Tuscaloosa Though lesser known, the events of Bloody Tuesday set the stage for Bloody Sunday. StaffJune 10, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville criticizes Biden for mentioning Ukraine in D-Day address Tuberville’s recent comments are the latest in a string of statements criticizing American aid to Ukraine and deferring to Putin. Chance PhillipsJune 7, 2024
National Sens. Britt and Tuberville call executive order closing Southern border insufficient Biden’s executive order limiting border crossings has drawn criticism from the left and right, including from both of Alabama's senators. Chance PhillipsJune 6, 2024
Congress Senate blocks Right to Contraception Act due to partisan divide After failure to advance the Right to Contraception Act, Democrats will place reproductive rights in the forefront before the election. Mary Claire WootenJune 6, 2024
Congress Sen. Katie Britt joins bipartisan delegation in Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary The delegation will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing by Allied forces during World War II. StaffJune 6, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell joins Congressional Delegation to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Rep. Terri Sewell honored Capt. Malcolm A. Smith, a Birmingham native, on the House Floor on Tuesday. StaffJune 6, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt criticizes Right to Contraception Act, pushes own legislation Senator Britt accused Democrats of a “Summer of Scare Tactics” for holding a vote on the Right to Contraception Act. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell’s bill to rename Post Office for Albert Turner Sr. passes House Albert Turner, Sr., born in Perry County, Alabama in 1936, devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement. StaffJune 4, 2024