Wesley Walter

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

Agriculture

USDA highlights support programs for Alabama farmers hit by severe weather

The federal agency offered technical and financial assistance resources to agricultural workers recovering from recent tornadoes, snow and hail.

March 27, 2026

Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism

Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.

March 27, 2026

AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products

Alabama's attorney general threatened prosecution and asset seizure for businesses selling liquid supplements containing illegal kratom alkaloids unbeknownst to consumers.

March 26, 2026

Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court

Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation.

March 25, 2026

UA students sue university over suspended student publications

Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December.

March 24, 2026

Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform

Congressional hopefuls met at the U.S. Capitol, pledging to pursue term limits, ban congressional stock trading and establish a SCOTUS ethics code.

March 20, 2026

House committee grants SNAP junk food restriction bill a favorable review

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to ban purchasing candy and soda with nutritional assistance.

March 19, 2026

Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote

An Alabama House committee advanced a bill designed to support struggling EMS providers, while insurers warned the legislation would raise premiums.

March 18, 2026

Alabama-led candidate coalition to hold U.S. Capitol launch event

On Wednesday a national group of more than 60 Democratic challengers will pledge support for ethics reforms and congressional term limits.

March 17, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives

Senators voted to shorten tax abatement periods for data centers, citing concerns over high energy consumption and rising utility costs.

March 13, 2026