Congress U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care. Bill Britt10 hours ago
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. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director “John has made clear he will not allow political or personal biases to cloud his judgment," Britt said. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Health 30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Elections Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year. Chance PhillipsJanuary 24, 2025
News Mayor Woodfin criticizes Trump Executive Order eliminating federal DEI programs The move is reminiscent of Alabama Senate Bill 129, the law signed last year that effectively outlawed all DEI programs at public universities. Alex JobinJanuary 24, 2025
Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr. "A true trailblazer, Dr. Steele has an accomplished career in both public service and civil rights advocacy," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day” “For daughters like mine and future generations, we need to celebrate and protect women and girls in sports," Britt said. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Health Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham. Wesley WalterJanuary 23, 2025