Wesley Walter

Wesley Walter is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Congress / Elections

Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary

On the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, Rep. Terri Sewell called on Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation.

August 7, 2025

American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants

Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back.

August 5, 2025

Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads

Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance.

July 31, 2025

Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit

Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit.

July 28, 2025

Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity

Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.

July 24, 2025

Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds

The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell.

July 23, 2025

Wes Allen asks Alabama recipients of Ponzi scheme funds to return money

Wes Allen urged recipients of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme to return funds to ensure victims could be made whole.

July 22, 2025

Rep. Sewell highlights vote against 2026 defense appropriations bill

Sewell’s office criticized the bill’s failure to include $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

July 21, 2025

The image is blurred in the construction of asphalt road. With heavy machinery

Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants

Ivey awarded over $3.7 million in state funding for 12 road improvement projects across Alabama as part of the Rebuild Alabama Act.

July 18, 2025

Sen. Britt celebrates bill to address snapper, tuna poaching clearing Senate

The legislation passed the Senate on Monday and now progresses to the U.S. House. It aims to protect Alabama’s fishermen and combat cartel-backed poachers.

July 17, 2025