Wesley Walter

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Legislature

Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence.

March 4, 2025

Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center.

February 27, 2025

Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state.

February 24, 2025

The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.

February 19, 2025

The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts."

February 12, 2025

Alabama's redistricting case is heading to court again, fighting for fair representation for Black voters.

February 7, 2025

One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system.

February 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

January 30, 2025

Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham.

January 23, 2025

Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.

January 21, 2025