Congress
The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
- Education
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Courts
The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years.
Congress
The Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022 would reinstate the assault weapons ban from 1994.
Congress
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of home health services, Sewell said.
Congress
Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
Congress
Community health organizations in the 7th Congressional District presented Rep. Sewell with the award.
Congress
Davis, at the age of 102, is the oldest living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the United States Army.
Courts
James was convicted for the 1994 shooting death of his former girlfriend, Faith Hall. Hall's family is asking that he not be executed.
Courts
The groups challenged the constitutionality of a transfer of a judgeship from Jefferson County to majority-white Madison County.
Congress
This legislation would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area.
Congress
The hour-long event will conclude with a Q&A session during which Sewell and her guests will take questions directly from constituents.