Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter

Montgomery, AL

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

Alabama lawmaker set to propose education lottery

“I think the general sentiment in the House, and I think the general sentiment around the state, is that it needs to be dedicated to education,” Rep. Steve Clouse said.

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Published January 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM

The Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn presented his budget request to lawmakers Thursday.

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Published January 23, 2020 at 6:39 PM

K-12 department wants $300 million more from lawmakers

State Department of Education officials asked state lawmakers for $300 million more during Wednesday's education budget hearing.

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Published January 22, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Tommy Tuberville is known to most as Auburn University’s former football coach. Now he is making a run for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat.

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Published January 21, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Hundreds of people serve the River Region for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Volunteers cleaned community gardens, helped install smoke detectors, put together hygiene kits for the homeless, and helped organizations around the city.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 20, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Stanley Adair is among seven Republicans trying to win over voters in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. He is a businessman from Northwest Alabama.

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Published January 17, 2020 at 6:21 PM

He has served as a state Senator and currently represents district one in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Published January 16, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is among the crowd of seven Republican candidates competing for his former U.S. Senate seat.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 15, 2020 at 7:38 PM

He is one of the seven republicans who will be on the ballot March 3rd in the primary.

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Published January 15, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Judge Roy Moore is attempting to become Alabama’s next U.S. Senator after facing defeat in 2017.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 15, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Final prison study group meeting held; report to be released soon

The group will release a report filled with its policy recommendations to address the state’s prison crisis.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Ala. lawmakers look at another teacher pay raise

State lawmakers have discussed whether to approve a raise for teachers this year.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 9, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Ala. leader reactions to Iranian Strike, President Trump’s speech

Alabama leaders are responding to Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeting bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 8, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Rural health care a priority in 2020 Ala. legislative session

Ways to strengthen rural health care are expected to be discussed during the 2020 legislative session, which begins on Feb. 4.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 7, 2020 at 3:08 PM

ADOC disputes SPLC claim of little progress on hiring corrections officers

Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys claimed in court documents Friday that the ADOC has made little progress toward addressing the severe need for corrections officers. Now, the ADOC is responding.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 6, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Ala. offers protection from prosecution in cases like Texas church shooting, AG says

Greer has proposed similar legislation for three years. He said there are additional modifications for the upcoming proposal for the 2020 legislative session.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 2, 2020 at 7:49 PM

2019 was filled with an swarm of stories, some of which caught the eyes of people across the country. Here are some of the top stories in state politics.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 31, 2019 at 2:17 PM

Stores begin implementing law raising age limit to 21 for tobacco purchases

The FDA said this includes cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 27, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Ala. lottery discussion part of 'three-legged stool,’ Speaker says

Year after year lottery proposals fail in the Alabama Statehouse, and many times it is for the same reasons.

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Published December 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Ivey looks at 2019 accomplishments, 2020 expectations

Gov. Kay Ivey sat down for an interview to look back at 2019 and ahead to 2020.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 19, 2019 at 3:59 PM

Ala. delegation Trump impeachment vote splits on party lines

The U.S. House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The Alabama congressional delegation’s impeachment vote fell on party lines.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 18, 2019 at 8:39 PM

Agriculture Commissioner looks forward to new U.S. trade deal

Under the new trade deal, China could commit to buying about $40 to $50 billion worth of agriculture goods.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 17, 2019 at 7:27 PM

HBCU permanent funding bill waits for Trump’s signature

The bipartisan bill was spearheaded by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., and would restore more than $250 million each year to HBCUs.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 16, 2019 at 7:17 PM

State Board of Education approves new math standards

Alabama ranked at the bottom, 52nd, in the nationwide NAEP assessment. Some board members believe the new math standards will improve those scores.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 12, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Infant mortality rate drops to lowest level in Alabama history

Alabama's infant mortality rate has dropped to its lowest rate in history, but there's still more work to be done.

WSFA Staff and Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 11, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Additional steps taken to curb prison violence, ADOC commissioner says

The Alabama Department of Corrections commissioner said Monday the department is taking steps to reduce the violence in Alabama prisons in the wake of several inmate deaths.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 10, 2019 at 7:35 PM

County jails need help housing inmates, association says

The 2015 reform did decrease the prison population as intended. However, the association said in a recent report that county jail populations increased drastically, therefore, increasing the cost burden on counties.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 9, 2019 at 7:32 PM

‘Family feud’ continues within Ala. Democratic Party

The Alabama Democratic Party has been in disarray for months as two people claim to be the chair of the party.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 5, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Family members urge policy makers to implement prison reforms

Family members wanted the voices of their loved ones behind prison walls to be heard by members on the Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy Wednesday morning.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 4, 2019 at 8:25 PM

New bicentennial park to display turning points in Alabama’s history

The 16 monuments will have bronze plaques on them with scenes of a time period in Alabama history.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published December 3, 2019 at 8:15 PM

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