Mary Claire Wooten

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Congress

Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations

Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays.

September 9, 2025

Governor, speaker challenge AHSAA over CHOOSE Act athlete eligibility

Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed an injunction challenging the AHSAA's ban on CHOOSE Act student-athletes competing after transfers.

September 5, 2025

Sen. Britt chairs committee hearing for district judge nominees

Three U.S. district judge nominees from Alabama went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions from lawmakers.

September 4, 2025

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Dobson, Sorrell detail August fundraising in secretary of state race

Caroleene Dobson outpaced Andrew Sorrell in both fundraising and spending during August.

September 3, 2025

BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run

BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama.

September 2, 2025

Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday

The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1.

August 29, 2025

Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court

Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.”

August 28, 2025

Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing

Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028.

August 27, 2025

Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles

This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002.

August 26, 2025

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race

Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race.

August 22, 2025