Elections Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers Under Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act, federal campaign funds transferred to state campaigns are capped at $1,000. Any transfers exceeding this limit constitute a... Bill Britt2 days ago
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024
Congress Sewell votes for bill that could lead to US TikTok ban "All TikTok has to do to remain operational in the United States is divest from its Chinese-owned parent company," Sewell said. StaffMarch 14, 2024
Elections Reps. Sewell, Brown lead bipartisan letter on AI election interference Experts have warned of the negative consequences this could have for voting rights and safety and security of our elections. StaffMarch 14, 2024
Congress Sewell’s Kidney PATIENT Act passes out of committee Sewell introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. StaffMarch 13, 2024
Congress Reps. Terri Sewell, Jasmine Crockett to visit Miles College for Women’s History Month The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders. StaffMarch 13, 2024
State Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville. Patrick DarringtonMarch 12, 2024
Courts More legal delays in Alabama’s medical marijuana process It will be at least late April before companies can start production, and even that seems unlikely. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Elections Harris endorses Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District runoff Former Republican candidate Hampton Harris has endorsed Dick Brewbaker for the upcoming election runoff. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024