The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions
Alabama's new law severely restricts hemp and CBD products, banning smokable hemp, capping THC, and prohibiting online sales, impacting businesses statewide.
Alabama Arise slams budget bill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
The statewide anti‐poverty group warns the House’s “Big Beautiful” omnibus budget will shift $300 million in SNAP costs to Alabama and slash Medicaid funding.
Southern Poverty Law Center releases 2024 “Year in Hate and Extremism” Report
The SPLC identifies 1,371 extremist organizations nationally in 2024, noting a 25 percent increase in Alabama and mainstream infiltration of far-right ideologies.
NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country
Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigns to run for attorney general
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court to replace Mitchell.
Sen. Britt presses for infrastructure funding for Alabama projects
Britt urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to support I-65 expansion and the Mobile River Bridge construction during a Senate hearing.
Republican SNAP cuts threaten Alabama’s economy and food security
Experts warn that Republicans' plan to slash food assistance could devastate Alabama's economy, increase hunger, and strain state resources.
Britt speaks on Senate floor to rally support for bipartisan child care bill
Her bipartisan bill seeks to expand tax credits and support for families and businesses to address the national child care crisis.
Tuberville introduces bill to expand VA coverage of vehicle disability modifications
The proposed legislation aims to provide disabled veterans with broader access to adaptive equipment for safer and more independent transportation.
Tuberville, Britt sign Growing America’s Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act
The bill currently has 11 Republican co-sponsors, including Britt and Tuberville.