Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex JobinApril 11, 2025
State Boeing’s PAC-3 Seeker missile named 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama campaign highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Alabama’s economy. StaffApril 11, 2025
State Alabama DHR announces new website and app for SNAP clients This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their account to check their SNAP balance in real-time. StaffApril 11, 2025
News EV test drives available at Saturday’s Little River Earth Fest in Fort Payne The event will showcase Chevrolet's EV lineup, which includes crossovers, SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks. StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress." StaffApril 11, 2025
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours. StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act "It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said. StaffApril 11, 2025
Prisons “Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The poor people are our problem State Sen. Arthur Orr has once again identified Alabama's biggest problems: Poor people trying to eat and survive. Josh MoonApril 10, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025