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

Elections

Candice Duvieilh on managing growth, improving accountability in District 5

Candidate Candice Duvieilh emphasized her policy expertise and background in public administration, saying she was more qualified than the current representative.

Wesley Walter

January 2, 2026

Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in US House run

Democratic candidate Jeremy Devito said he decided to run for the U.S. House after witnessing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

Wesley Walter

December 30, 2025

Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform

Sneed, a mechanical contracting business owner, emphasized that his “uniquely human path” and working-class background have prepared him to serve District 5.

Wesley Walter

December 29, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants

The funds, secured through ADECA and federal acts, addressed challenges facing vulnerable Alabamians needing help covering heating and cooling costs during extreme weather.

Wesley Walter

December 24, 2025

Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension

State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.

Wesley Walter

December 19, 2025

Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber

The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.

Wesley Walter

December 18, 2025

Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House

The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.

Wesley Walter

December 17, 2025

ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs

Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.

Wesley Walter

December 15, 2025

UA defends magazine closures as free speech group weighs further involvement

The free speech organization strongly condemned the University of Alabama's decision, arguing the closures violated the First Amendment and editorial independence.

Wesley Walter

December 12, 2025

US Supreme Court hears Alabama’s appeal of death penalty stay

Justices debated whether states must consider an individual's highest IQ score as the sole metric for determining intellectual disability and death penalty eligibility.

Wesley Walter

December 11, 2025