Lydia Nusbaum
Political Reporter
Montgomery, AL
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Political Reporter Lydia Nusbaum joined WSFA and the Gray 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.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Republican House leadership said they have a backup plan to pay for new prisons if Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan falls through.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 12:51 PM CDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new emergency alert system known as CodeRED.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law to ban “vaccine passports” in Alabama.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
State lawmakers are looking for ways to give bonuses to retired educators in Alabama.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey is reviewing a bill that would delay the Alabama Literacy Act from fully going into effect.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Many Alabama teachers dip into their own pockets to pay for school supplies, but a new state education budget should help.
Updated: May. 18, 2021 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama lawmakers did not pass a gambling proposal during the 2021 legislative session after several attempts.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama lawmakers approved a bill to allow yoga as an elective class in K-12 public schools.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 8:54 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
A Montgomery County circuit court judge heard arguments Friday on whether to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to stop the progress on Alabama’s multi-billion dollar mega-prison construction plan.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The state’s top education leader is asking parents to have their eligible children get vaccinated.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
People in the southeast began to panic buy gasoline after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown for several days.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Guard members finished their mass vaccination clinics in 24 rural counties last month and will now split up into smaller groups to find hard-to-reach populations.
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey said she hopes to sign a medical marijuana bill after thoroughly reviewing it.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Both the Alabama House and Senate approved a medical marijuana bill.
Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said Alabama could reach herd immunity in a couple of months if there is not a significant drop in vaccination rates.
Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 12:39 AM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The bill would make marijuana legal medical treatment for about 10 different medical conditions.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Rep. Chris Blackshear said the bill establishes education lottery scholarship programs.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama House is expected to look at the gaming proposal that the Senate passed earlier this year.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Some of Alabama’s public school science and math teachers could soon see a boost in pay.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama Legislature approved a two percent teacher pay raise, which now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for final approval.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2021 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff, Lydia Nusbaum and Courtney Chandler
Alabama will not lose any seats in Congress following the 2020 census, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2021 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The bill would make it illegal for doctors to prescribe certain medications that induce an abortion.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill requiring students to play on the sports team that aligns with the gender on their birth certificates unless it is a co-ed sport in K-12 public schools.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama Democrats stalled a bill on the Senate floor that would ban curbside voting in the state.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 12:46 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The legislation would put restrictions on both state and local government, as well as businesses, in regards to vaccination requirements.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The clock is ticking for Alabama House lawmakers to take up the gambling package the Senate passed last week.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Barclays Plc announced it would no longer participate as an underwriter to help provide financing for correctional facilities in Alabama.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The bill passed the Senate earlier this session and now faces the Alabama House.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey is advocating for state lawmakers to pass a lottery bill within a comprehensive gaming package.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The House judiciary committee approved the bill.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 9:55 AM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill allowing K-12 schools to have yoga as an elective class.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
State Health Officer Scott Harris said about 70% of Alabamians need to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama Department of Corrections plans to contract out with a marketing firm for $1.5 million to help manage the many challenges it faces.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The bill would reverse the current ban on yoga in K-12 public schools.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Protestors stood outside the Statehouse speaking out against bills they say would limit rights for transgender minors.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 8:12 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey visited tornado damage Monday in Calhoun, Hale and Shelby counties.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The state has taken some steps in the past few years to bring high-speed internet to rural areas.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Several people in Congress say it’s time for gun control legislation, but there is pushback from leaders in Alabama.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 8:48 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama lawmakers are looking at salary increases for math and science teachers as a way to encourage them to work in K-12 public schools.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 7:06 AM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum and WSFA 12 News Staff
On Monday, everyone over age 55, people with high-risk medical conditions, additional critical workers, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be eligible.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
The Alabama House passed a bill that would make it illegal to vote in Alabama and another state in the same election.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama Senate Democrats said the federal stimulus bill signed by President Joe Biden provides a “second chance” for additional money to expand the program.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the statewide mask mandate will end after April 9th. WSFA asked what move the governor would make if coronavirus cases climbed.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Alabama senators debated a bill to limit some of the governor’s power during a public health emergency.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 7:54 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, filed the new proposal Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 5:34 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum and WSFA 12 News Staff
The Alabama Senate has voted down a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in Alabama.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 12:41 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Protesters lined up outside the Alabama State House to speak out against the bill. Several also spoke out during the bill’s public hearing.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum
Under the bill, businesses could stay open if they follow all safety precautions issued by the governor or local governments during an epidemic or pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM CST
|By Lydia Nusbaum and Morgan Carlson
A lawsuit was filed Monday against Alabama Sen. Del Marsh.
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