Alex Jobin

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Congress

Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of controversial FBI Director Kash Patel

Patel is among President Donald Trump's most controversial appointments, having faced sharp criticism from both Democrats and former Trump allies.

February 25, 2025

This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed.

February 24, 2025

The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage.

February 21, 2025

The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance.

February 20, 2025

Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee.

February 19, 2025

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians.

February 18, 2025

The so-called Death Tax Repeal Act would completely eliminate the federal estate tax levied on the transfer of personal property.

February 17, 2025

HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.

February 14, 2025

Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.

February 14, 2025

An individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed gun. But there is currently no criminal penalty.

February 13, 2025