Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter Lydia Nusbaum joined WSFA and the Raycom family in June of 2018. Before moving to Alabama, she spent two years as a reporter, anchor, and producer for KOMU 8 News in Missouri. Lydia reported on the Missouri legislature and the mid-Missouri area. She covered the indictment of former Governor Eric Greitens, President Donald Trump’s two visits to Missouri, and the impact legislation could have on Missourians. Lydia is a graduate from the University of Missouri with a Convergence Television Reporting major and Political Science minor. As someone who loves the outdoors, Lydia enjoys spending her time hiking, hammocking or taking a jog.

Recent Articles by Lydia

The Alabama House Democrats released their agenda for the legislative session.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 21, 2019 at 8:53 PM

Bill to repeal Common Core standards passes committee

A bill to repeal common core standards passed the Education Policy committee Wednesday.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 20, 2019 at 10:16 PM

New campaign launched to combat student debt

Picking a college or university to attend is intimidating for many, but figuring out how to pay for it could be even more overwhelming.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 18, 2019 at 2:50 PM

Electric vehicle owners soon will pay fee for infrastructure, charging stations

Electric vehicle owners will soon pay a $200 annual fee and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners will pay a $100 annual fee.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 15, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Will the gas tax go strictly toward infrastructure?

Here’s what state leaders put in the law that they say will make sure the money is only for roads, bridges, and the Port of Mobile.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 13, 2019 at 3:09 PM

With Ivey’s signature, AL raises fuel taxes for first time since 1990s

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday afternoon that will raise the state’s fuel tax rate for the first time since the early 1990s.

Lydia Nusbaum and WSFA Staff

Published March 12, 2019 at 8:50 PM

Senate committee passes gas tax; it heads to Senate floor

Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure plan has jumped another hurdle in the state legislature.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 11, 2019 at 8:04 PM

Committee passes 10-cent gas tax increase and heads to House for debate

Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure package, including a 10-cent gas tax increase, unanimously passed through the House Transportation Utilities and Infrastructure Committee.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM

Special session for possible gas tax increase begins

They are considering passing a state gas tax increase after Gov. Kay Ivey called for a special session Tuesday night.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 6, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Ivey requests immediate assistance from FEMA

Ivey said she had a phone call with President Trump Monday morning, asking him for support in her request for immediate assistance.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 4, 2019 at 9:17 PM

Lawmaker hopes bill will encourage retired officers to become SROs

One lawmaker said his bill can help put more retired officers with decades of experience into schools.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published March 1, 2019 at 6:11 PM

Bill would require human trafficking training for AL law enforcement

“Often times there are men, women and children that someone may have felt they were prostitutes when actually those are human trafficking victims," said bill sponsor Merika Coleman.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 28, 2019 at 5:55 PM

Teacher pay raise back on table in upcoming legislative session

Alabama is ranked 35th in the nation for teacher pay, according to most recent data from the Alabama Education Association.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 26, 2019 at 2:53 PM

Montgomery laying foundation to become a ‘tech city’

Montgomery wants to be a digital city and has a goal of bringing in high-paying tech jobs and businesses.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 25, 2019 at 4:18 PM

In the age of social media, teens realize they should be careful

Hundreds of high school students came to the Alabama State House as part of the YMCA Youth Legislature.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 22, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Lawmakers tour two-year college for inmates

There are hundreds of inmates in Alabama state prisons learning the trades like welding and plumbing and state lawmakers toured Ingram State Technical College for inmates Thursday.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 21, 2019 at 7:31 PM

AL Kidney Foundation seeks donations to help more patients

The Alabama Kidney Foundation transported 940 patients to their appointments in 2018, but the waiting list is considerable.

WSFA Staff and Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 20, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Alabama could see 12 cent gas tax increase, cities group says

Greg Cochran with the League of Municipalities said Tuesday there was an agreement between the governor, counties and cities to increase the state gas tax by 12 cents, on top of current gas tax. Lawmakers would need to approve it.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Mixed reaction from AL lawmakers over Ivey’s prison plan

There is controversy around whether to close prisons, and then there's the price tag of new ones.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 18, 2019 at 6:32 PM

AL rides new web sales tax to tune of $12M

Alabama received $12 million more in online sales tax revenue in 2018 compared to 2017 during November and December, according to to the Alabama Retail Association.