Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces key D.C. staff change Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director. StaffJanuary 20, 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
Elections Jerry Carl to seek a second term in Congress The Mobile resident was elected to the U.S. House in 2020 and began his term in 2021. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 4, 2022
Elections Club for Growth PAC backs Barry Moore for Congress The PAC says it supports limited government and economic freedom. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2021
Education Biden administration extends student loan forbearance The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1 Josh MoonDecember 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Jan. 6 narrative fell apart on Monday After months of proclaiming that Jan. 6 was no big deal, text messages revealed Monday that several prominent Republicans were terrified. Josh MoonDecember 14, 2021
Congress Carl files bill to increase health care options for outside care The Veterans Health Care Flexibility Act would allow veterans more flexibility in seeking health care outside the Veterans Community Care Program. John H. GlennNovember 17, 2021
Legislature Lawsuit filed over congressional districts Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act. Josh MoonNovember 5, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time to vote for democracy Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania. David PersonOctober 28, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors bill to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure Carl accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "holding the American people hostage." John H. GlennOctober 27, 2021