Alabama GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to impose the death penalty on child predators: a key focus
Alabama Lawmakers Push for Child Predator Death Penalty State Senators Matt Simpson and April Weaver have teamed up to advocate for the “child predator death penalty” legislation in the upcoming 2026 session. They’re eager to see it passed swiftly. Simpson (R-Daphne) introduced HB41, while Weaver (R-Brierfield) simultaneously presented SB17. They aim to keep these proposals […]
Lawmakers Will Question Alex Acosta About Epstein’s Plea Agreement and Issue a Subpoena to His Estate
House Oversight Committee Investigates Epstein Case The House Oversight Committee recently interrogated Alex Acosta, the former US attorney involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s 2008 plea agreement, and has requested documentation from Epstein’s estate. Acosta, who later became Secretary of Labor under President Donald Trump, is set to voluntarily participate in a transcribed interview that took place […]
Alabama deals with a $35 million SNAP budget shortfall as lawmakers look at potential cuts.
This year’s federal budget has made a significant change regarding SNAP, reducing the federal government’s contribution to administrative costs from 50% to 25% starting in the latter half of 2026. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 735,000 people in Alabama rely on SNAP, with benefits averaging less than $200 per […]
Texas Governor Abbott states he will quickly sign redistricting maps once lawmakers approve them.
Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Saturday that he will quickly endorse a new Congressional voting map, designed to help Republicans secure their slim majority in Congress. This map, described by Abbott as “one big, beautiful map,” has already passed through the Senate and is set to be signed into law. The […]
Lawmakers pause attorney’s contract with ADOC due to approved AI use
Contracts Delayed Due to AI Use in Legal Proceedings This week, lawmakers chose to postpone costly contracts with a law firm after three attorneys reportedly used ChatGPT to craft court documents, which included fabricated case law. The $200,000 legal agreement for William Runsford from Butler Snow was suspended by the Contract Review Board on Thursday. […]
Lawmakers pause attorney’s contract after issues with AI-generated citations in prison case
State Contract for Lawyer on Hold Amid Controversy A $200,000 contract for lawyer William Lansford is currently on hold as Alabama lawmakers express concerns over an ongoing and costly prison lawsuit. This deal was intended for court filings linked to a civil case in Montgomery County that has been active since 2018, involving the Alabama […]
View: Alabama lawmakers celebrate President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ at the White House
Alabama Lawmakers Highlight Benefits of Trump’s Economic Bill Today, several lawmakers from Alabama appeared on the White House’s official social media platforms to discuss the advantages of President Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” for the state. On July 4th, President Trump signed a substantial tax and spending bill after it successfully passed both houses of […]
Alabama lawmakers are revisiting the idea of the death penalty for child rapists after the discovery in Bibb County.
Following a distressing child sex abuse case in Bibb County, two Alabama lawmakers are pushing to position the state among the leaders in allowing the execution of child rapists. State Representative Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Senator April Weaver (R-Brierfield) are planning to reintroduce legislation enabling prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for first-degree rape […]
Democratic Lawmakers Hold Sit-In After Being Refused Access to ICE Building
Maryland Democrats Stage Sit-In at ICE Facility On Monday afternoon, members of the Maryland Democratic Congressional delegation organized a sit-in at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building. This building had been used to temporarily detain individuals, and they resorted to this action after being denied a tour of the facility. Democrats Chris Van Hollen […]
Arizona lawmakers seek information as Dragon Bravo Fire endangers the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Briefs The Dragon of Lightning Bravo Fire is still active near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, raising alarms about the historic Kaibab Lodge and prompting political figures to seek clarity on initial efforts to manage the blaze. Arizona’s Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Mark Kelly, and Reuben Gallego met in Washington, D.C. to discuss […]