Mary Claire Wooten

Mary Claire is a reporter. You can reach her at [email protected].

Elections

Morgan Murphy launches US Senate bid to succeed Tuberville

Murphy enters the competitive GOP primary for U.S. Senate while emphasizing his ties to Tuberville and Trump.

September 23, 2025

Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

Britt warned AI chatbots endanger youth with mental health risks and false connections, calling for congressional and state action.

September 19, 2025

Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race

RAGA's endorsement highlighted Robertson's conservative legal record and her work under Attorney General Steve Marshall.

September 18, 2025

Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviews progress, weighing housing and job barriers

The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.

September 17, 2025

ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million.

September 16, 2025

Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27

Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month.

September 12, 2025

State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 other lawmakers in Alabama endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques' run for Congress in the 1st District

September 11, 2025

Alabama coalitions call on lawmakers to oppose privatization of Tennessee Valley Authority

A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly.

September 10, 2025

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