Wesley Walter

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

Congress / Education

Figures unveils rural bill package focused on health, land-grant universities

The proposal paired SNAP protections and rural clinic loans with support for Tuskegee and other 1890 land-grant universities.

April 28, 2026

Sens. Britt, Fetterman discuss operations in Iran, social media regulations

The senators backed continued U.S. involvement in Iran while pressing bipartisan steps to address social media’s impacts on young users.

April 27, 2026

Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

The Republican AGs argue the order offers states tools to tighten voter roll and absentee ballot safeguards, while challengers have said the mandate is unconstitutional.

April 24, 2026

Civil liberty, legal groups condemn indictments against SPLC

Advocacy and legal groups cast the case as political retaliation, warning it threatened civil society and efforts to confront extremism.

April 23, 2026

Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation

A judge said the utility had met notice requirements and could not safely restore fluoride before June, describing the development as "an absolute shame."

April 22, 2026

Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts

Democratic challengers said grassroots fundraising has fueled steady gains, though Strong remains far ahead with stronger PAC support funding his campaign.

April 21, 2026

RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks

Sewell confronted Kennedy with video-backed remarks about Black youth and “wellness farms,” as he repeatedly denied using the term “reparented.”

April 17, 2026

Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law

The legislative priorities, now law, include measures aimed at improving rural healthcare, eliminating cancer screening costs and limiting items Alabamians may purchase via SNAP.

April 16, 2026

Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students

The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.

April 15, 2026

Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole

The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.

April 14, 2026