Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said. Staff2 days ago
Congress Mike Rogers won’t vote for Jim Jordan, wants to work with Democrats Rogers has said that he's firmly against Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker, and he's not budging. Josh MoonOctober 16, 2023
Courts Judge rules Cannabis Commission has authority to void license awards Judge James Anderson found that the AMCC has the inherent power to void previously awarded licenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 12, 2023
National Sewell: DOJ awards $38 million to Alabama to fight crime, make communities safer “Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 12, 2023
Courts Court to allow Cannabis Commission to create new licensure rules The counsel for one awardee, Verano, argued that the commission does not have the authority to "claw back" licenses it has already awarded. Jacob HolmesOctober 11, 2023
Congress Tuberville continues military hold amid growing Israel-Palestine conflict Tuberville began blocking military promotions in March and has since held up over 300 military promotions. Patrick DarringtonOctober 9, 2023
National Sen. Katie Britt, Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter decry attacks on Israel Recent events spark national and state-level reactions on Israel assault. StaffOctober 9, 2023
National $18 million in DOJ public safety grants awarded to cities in Alabama The grants, from the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, will help build community capacity to curb violence. StaffOctober 9, 2023
Courts Alabama Always seeks court intervention against Cannabis Commission’s licensure decisions The lawsuit contends that the revised scoring methodology overly emphasized complex paper submissions, neglecting the primary mandate of the Compassion Act. Bill BrittOctober 7, 2023
Congress Britt urges Schumer to keep Senate in session until appropriations bills pass This plea arises in the aftermath of a narrowly avoided government shutdown. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Congress Sewell praises adoption of a fair Alabama congressional map “Now more than ever, we must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act," Sewell said. StaffOctober 6, 2023