Congress

Rep. Sewell applauds new Biden-Harris executive order on gun violence

The Biden-Harris Administration took new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Birmingham.

September 27, 2024

Continuing resolution met mixed votes from Alabama’s delegation

Congress passed a short-term spending plan to avoid a government shutdown despite mixed support from some Alabama leaders.

Mary Claire Wooten

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September 26, 2024

Tuberville folds on Lt. Gen. Clark after his promotion blockade crumbles

Tuberville finally dropped his hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark, a key aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Bill Britt

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September 26, 2024

Sen. Britt introduces new bill to add warning labels to social media

The so-called "Stop the Scroll Act" would require social media platforms to add a warning label.

Alex Jobin

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September 25, 2024

Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting

"The members of this body cannot continue to sit by as family after family, community after community are torn apart," Sewell said.

September 25, 2024

Sens. Britt, Tuberville propose bill penalizing U.S. asset seizure

Alabama senators introduced a bill to penalize Mexico seizing Vulcan Materials' property and protect U.S. economic interests overall.

Mary Claire Wooten

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September 24, 2024

Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South

“This senseless violence is unacceptable and it must stop," Sewell said.

September 23, 2024

Rep. Sewell announces $1.2 million to expand mental health, substance use treatment

The awards are part of a $240 million investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to launch and expand behavioral health care services.

September 23, 2024

Sen. Tuberville demands increased security for Trump

Tuberville claimed Trump’s Secret Service detail was not adequate security for the former president.

Wesley Walter

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September 20, 2024