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

Congress

Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates

Sen. Katie Britt grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon on expanding opportunities at HBCUs, boosting charter schools, and improving literacy rates.

Wesley Walter

June 5, 2025

Attorney General Marshall announces campaign to fill Tuberville’s Senate seat

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, intending to advance Trump's agenda.

Wesley Walter

May 30, 2025

A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare

The 2025 Legislative Session saw Alabama make key budgetary investments and policy reforms in mental healthcare, with federal changes casting uncertainty.

Wesley Walter

May 28, 2025

Sen. Britt calls for streamlined federal permit process, EPA regulation cutbacks

The bill would require federal agencies to post permit application statuses, timelines, and contact details online to reduce bureaucracy and improve transparency.

Wesley Walter

May 23, 2025

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.

Wesley Walter

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.

Wesley Walter

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.

Wesley Walter

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.

Wesley Walter

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.

Wesley Walter

May 9, 2025

Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act

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

Wesley Walter

May 7, 2025