Wesley Walter

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

Legislature / Courts

Alabama midwives talk birth center ruling, 2025 session, next steps

A judicial decision removes ADPH’s authority over midwifery care, enabling birth centers to operate under the state Board of Midwifery’s oversight.

May 22, 2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database

Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a new law that requires using the state's AVID database and removes ERIC for maintaining voter rolls.

May 16, 2025

Tuberville champions Medicaid cuts, ending benefits for noncitizens

U.S. House Republicans have proposed an array of spending cuts for Medicaid totaling at least $880 billion.

May 14, 2025

Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals

The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.

May 13, 2025

Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage

Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote.

May 9, 2025

Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act

The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers.

May 7, 2025

Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville

She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.

May 6, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act

The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.

May 1, 2025

Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall

“Trump has made it clear in his agenda that billionaires like Elon Musk are rewarded and Alabama communities like the one here Fort Deposit foot the bill,” Sewell said.

April 24, 2025

RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee

The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.

April 23, 2025