Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers
The letter Tuberville signed says the senators “oppose taxpayer funding going toward gender transition interventions for minors.”
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in transgender healthcare case
Conservative justices seemed unreceptive to arguments that blanket bans on transgender healthcare are sex-based discrimination.
Department of Labor’s child labor cases remain tied up in court
The Department of Labor’s two cases accusing Alabama employers of “oppressive child labor” have both faced repeated motions to dismiss.
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.”
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says.
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
On National Rural Health Day, Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and fund a federal grant program supporting rural hospitals.
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
Tuberville argued that Stabenow’s proposal is partisan and fails to increase reference prices used to calculate federal subsidies by enough.
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant.
Sen. Britt: American people “need answers” about fired FEMA employee
Britt’s Saturday letter demands information about a fired FEMA employee who told staff to skip homes with Trump signs.
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure.