Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff2 days ago
State NAACP president: anti-DEI law harming students, professors The president of the Alabama NAACP said a state law banning DEI and divisive concepts was targeted to hurt minority students, and it's working. Josh MoonJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 17, 2025
News ACLU unveils “Vision 2030” plan to address inequity in Alabama The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong selected for various key appropriations subcommittees Strong was selected by the House Appropriations Committee to serve on three key subcommittees. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
News Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun The cycling event begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt honored for supporting congressional term limits U.S. Term Limits, the nation’s largest pro-term limits group, honored Britt at the capitol this week. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong to chair Army Aviation Caucus The bipartisan caucus was initially founded in 2011, and advocates for the needs of Army Aviation. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025
Congress U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023. Alex JobinJanuary 16, 2025
Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 16, 2025