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Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill

The Alabama Democrat said the measure prioritized ICE funding and Trump administration policies over relief for families facing rising costs.

June 10, 2026

Death Penalty Action releases statement on Alabama judge’s ruling on nitrogen gas execution

The group said Alabama’s use of gas suffocation underscored broader doubts about capital punishment as Lee’s execution date nears.

June 10, 2026

Labor council plans push in Huntsville municipal races

North Alabama labor group says city elections will shape jobs, schools, housing, infrastructure and quality of life for working families.

June 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges

The two attorneys brought decades of courtroom and municipal experience to the bench after being selected to replace outgoing judges.

June 10, 2026

Rep. Sewell urges Gov. Ivey to halt Jeffery Lee execution

She urged Governor Kay Ivey to commute or pause the death sentence, citing a jury override and unresolved nitrogen gas litigation.

June 10, 2026

Troy University names interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs

The leadership change followed Kerry Palmer’s selection as Georgia Southwestern State University president and takes effect July 1.

June 10, 2026

Wes Allen issues voting reminders ahead of June 16 primary runoff election

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with voters required to bring valid photo identification.

June 10, 2026

Alabama NAACP honors Dorothea Crosby

Crosby will receive the Pathmaker Award for civil rights advocacy, voter education and community-centered leadership shaped by a family legacy.

June 9, 2026

Meta announces launch of America’s Workforce Academy

The $115 million initiative offered paid training, covered travel and a guaranteed job pipeline for AI infrastructure roles.

June 9, 2026

Institutional resilience keeps liberty alive

America survives flawed leaders because strong institutions correct mistakes, restrain power and protect liberty from human ambition and failure.

June 8, 2026