Chance Phillips

Chance Phillips is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Congress

UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations

A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung.

July 4, 2024

Sen. Britt’s bill protecting IVF introduced in the House

Sen. Katie Britt’s bill to deny Medicaid funding to any states that ban IVF was recently introduced in the House.

July 3, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat

Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor.

July 3, 2024

Alabama politicians respond to SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity

The Supreme Court's ruling that presidents cannot be prosecuted for any official acts received seemingly unanimous support from Alabama Republicans.

July 2, 2024

Sen. Tuberville continues crusade against “wokeness” in U.S. military

Senator Tuberville accused “woke” DEI programs, gender-affirming healthcare, and vaccination requirements of causing recent declines in military recruitment.

July 2, 2024

Sens. Britt and Tuberville try to block changes to unaccompanied children policy

Alabama’s senators sponsored a resolution to prevent the Office of Refugee Resettlement from codifying protections for immigrant children in custody.

July 1, 2024

AG Marshall joins other states in challenging NHTSA fuel economy standards

Attorney General Marshall cosigned a petition for review attacking recently proposed increases to passenger car and light truck mileage requirements.

July 1, 2024

SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans

SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law.

July 1, 2024

SPLC management and union clash over layoffs and the organization’s future

The SPLC Union says the recent layoffs are union busting and reflect the organization’s move away from the rural South.

June 28, 2024

Newbern’s first Black mayor reaches settlement after being kept out of office

Years after he was first elected, Patrick Braxton may finally be able to replace Newbern’s unelected local government.

June 27, 2024