Courts Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools Marshall joined a 12-state amicus brief endorsing the foundation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. Wesley Walter / March 18, 2025
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve The bill would authorize the purchase of one million Bitcoin for the U.S. government. Wesley Walter / March 13, 2025
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants. Wesley Walter / March 12, 2025
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. Wesley Walter / March 4, 2025
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center. Wesley Walter / February 27, 2025
DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state. Wesley Walter / February 24, 2025
Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history. Wesley Walter / February 19, 2025
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts." Wesley Walter / February 12, 2025
Case to secure Alabama’s congressional map to appear in court next week Alabama's redistricting case is heading to court again, fighting for fair representation for Black voters. Wesley Walter / February 7, 2025
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system. Wesley Walter / February 3, 2025