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
Courts U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2022
Congress John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennJanuary 14, 2022
National Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition” Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2022
Congress Former McCarthy staffer: Brooks “cheering on” from inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 The former top aide to the House minority leader said he witnessed Brooks cheer from inside a secure location during the deadly attack. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 6, 2022
National Poll: Over 1 in 3 Americans now believe violence against the government can be justified Out of 1,101 respondents, 34 percent believe that it is justified for citizens to take violent action against the government. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2022
National CWS and MWO have merged The merger creates a 400-employee company providing water and wastewater operations and maintenance services to municipalities and private utilities. StaffDecember 29, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks admits communications with far-right activist behind Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally Brooks, through a spokesman in a January response to APR, said Brooks had "no recollection" of communicating with Ali Alexander. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 20, 2021
Congress Sewell visits Birmingham to discuss Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sewell was the lone member of the Alabama delegation to vote in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Congress Sewell to discuss infrastructure bill benefits at public events Monday Sewell plans to provide specific details on how the bill will help Alabama with some of its most needed infrastructure projects. Josh MoonDecember 20, 2021
National Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown back striking Warrior Met Coal mineworkers Brown organized a Dec. 3 letter from 15 senators that urged Warrior Met to negotiate in good faith. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 15, 2021