Congress

Congressman Jerry Carl announces key D.C. staff change

Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director.

January 20, 2022

John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.

January 14, 2022

Jerry Carl to seek a second term in Congress

The Mobile resident was elected to the U.S. House in 2020 and began his term in 2021.

January 4, 2022

Club for Growth PAC backs Barry Moore for Congress

The PAC says it supports limited government and economic freedom.

December 23, 2021

Biden administration extends student loan forbearance

The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1

December 22, 2021

The Jan. 6 narrative fell apart on Monday

After months of proclaiming that Jan. 6 was no big deal, text messages revealed Monday that several prominent Republicans were terrified.

December 14, 2021

Carl files bill to increase health care options for outside care

The Veterans Health Care Flexibility Act would allow veterans more flexibility in seeking health care outside the Veterans Community Care Program.

November 17, 2021

Lawsuit filed over congressional districts

Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.

November 5, 2021

It’s time to vote for democracy

Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania.

October 28, 2021

Carl cosponsors bill to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure

Carl accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "holding the American people hostage."

October 27, 2021