Wesley Walter

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

Health

Alabama health facilities seek to expand mental health, geriatric care

Alabama's State Health Planning and Development Agency heard proposals to strengthen mental health, geriatric, and physical rehabilitation services across the state.

June 23, 2025

Ken McFeeters suffers dirt bike injury in attempted Tuberville callout

The gubernatorial hopeful’s marketing stunt involved a dirt bike, a bold challenge, and an unfortunate encounter with gravity, sending him to the ER.

June 18, 2025

Wes Allen announces secretary of state’s office spending cuts

Spending cuts initiated by Allen include decreasing the advertising budget for Alabama’s Photo Voter ID program.

June 17, 2025

Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests

Marshall discussed his 2026 Senate bid priorities, from gender-affirming care and China tariffs to supporting Trump's response to L.A. protests.

June 12, 2025

Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries

Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl called for closed primaries to secure ballots, ensuring only Republican voters decide the GOP nominee.

June 11, 2025

Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS

Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court.

June 9, 2025

Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates

Sen. Katie Britt grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon on expanding opportunities at HBCUs, boosting charter schools, and improving literacy rates.

June 5, 2025

Attorney General Marshall announces campaign to fill Tuberville’s Senate seat

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, intending to advance Trump's agenda.

May 30, 2025

A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare

The 2025 Legislative Session saw Alabama make key budgetary investments and policy reforms in mental healthcare, with federal changes casting uncertainty.

May 28, 2025

Sen. Britt calls for streamlined federal permit process, EPA regulation cutbacks

The bill would require federal agencies to post permit application statuses, timelines, and contact details online to reduce bureaucracy and improve transparency.

May 23, 2025