Wesley Walter

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Elections

Alabama Democratic candidates urge unity, reform at election filing event

Congressional hopefuls gathered Wednesday, filing paperwork and uniting to present voters with feasible alternatives to longtime incumbent congressmen.

January 8, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell joins Jan. 6 anniversary panel, reflecting on day of attack

Congresswoman Terri Sewell discussed being trapped in the House gallery, recalling how she wept for democracy and described the riot as an attempted coup.

January 7, 2026

Alabama candidates begin filing for 2026 races

Monday marked a major milestone in Alabama’s 2026 election cycle as qualifying opened for state and federal offices, drawing incumbents and challengers.

January 6, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 17, 2025