Lydia Nusbaum

Political Reporter

Montgomery, AL

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.

Recent Articles by Lydia

Counties spend thousands of dollars to prepare for election during COVID-19

Polling locations will look different depending on the size and location. Several probate judges have bought masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Some lawmakers want testing for all Ala. K-12 students

Some state lawmakers want all K-12 students to be tested when returning to school.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 8:08 AM

Ala. counties dealing with high number of absentee ballot applications during pandemic

Alabama counties are trying to process a high number of absentee ballot applications before the primary runoff election Tuesday.

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Published July 7, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Jeff Sessions makes pit stop to Montgomery

U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions made a pit stop to Montgomery eight days before the primary runoff election.

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Published July 6, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Survey: Ala. hospitals lost millions after elective procedures cut

Alabama hospitals lost about $739 million in revenue from March 13 to April 30, according to a survey from the Alabama Hospital Association.

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Published July 3, 2020 at 1:27 PM

State leaders, others react to Ivey’s extension of safer at home order

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, state leaders are reacting to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to extended the safer at home order.

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Published July 2, 2020 at 9:50 AM

State to sign with company to improve contact tracing, health officer says

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state plans to sign a contract with a company to provide more contact tracers.

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Published June 29, 2020 at 8:42 PM

State agencies have shipped 15 million PPE items since March

Alabama EMA Director Brian Hastings said state agencies have shipped out 15 million items of personal protective equipment around the state since March.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 24, 2020 at 6:24 PM

About 70% of Alabama nursing homes have COVID-19 case

In-person nursing home visits won't be happening anytime soon in Alabama a spokesperson for the Alabama Nursing Home Association says.

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Published June 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Ala. Democratic party executive director calls for lawmaker’s resignation after stance on confederate park

The Alabama Democratic Party’s executive director called Friday for Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, to resign after the lawmaker’s public support to not defund the Confederate Memorial Park.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 22, 2020 at 7:28 PM

State leaders look at using CARES Act to buy devices for students

Some state leaders are looking at requesting CARES Act money to buy devices for students to use this school year.

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Published June 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Package of policing related bills expected for session, lawmakers say

Some Alabama Senate Democrats plan to propose a package of bills related to policing and criminal justice next regular legislative session.

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Published June 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Lawmakers say to expect proposal to change Confederate memorial law

State Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, said to expect a proposal giving cities more control over moving Confederate monuments.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 17, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Black Belt has some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in state

Counties in Alabama’s Black Belt region are experiencing some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the state.

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Published June 15, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Hundreds camp out in long lines to discuss unemployment claims

It’s first come, first served for those traveling hundreds of miles because ADOL staff can only fit in about 300 to 350 people per day for the in-person services.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 12, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Dr. Mackey provides update on what school in the fall could look like

Alabama’s plan to educate students this fall is still in the works, but the state superintendent gave some details on what it could look like.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 11, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Outlook: Group tours looking to March 2021 before fully returning, tourism department says

Group travel has plummeted in Alabama and it’s leaving some hotels and surrounding businesses strapped for cash.

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Published June 10, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Federal loan changes give some business owners a ‘sigh of relief’

Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump and Congress eased restrictions to the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Published June 9, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Ala. Democratic lawmakers respond to Washington police reform proposal

Protesters have the ears of some lawmakers in Washington as Democrats unveiled a proposal Monday aimed at overhauling policing in the country.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 8, 2020 at 7:24 PM

Alabama sees second officer die in line of duty in 2020

Seven officers died in the line of duty in 2019.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published June 3, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Protests renew scrutiny of Alabama’s Confederate monuments

Confederate monuments in several parts of Alabama have been targeted during recent protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

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Published June 3, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Lowndes County has highest rate of COVID-19 cases, unemployment in Alabama

Lowndes County, southwest of Montgomery, has the highest rate of coronavirus cases and the highest unemployment rate in the state.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 29, 2020 at 6:07 PM

State health officer calls Memorial Day crowd pictures of Ala. beaches ‘terrible’

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris provided some democratic leaders with updates on the pandemic Thursday.

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Published May 28, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Secretary of State encourages absentee voting; Lawsuit claims there are barriers to vote during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has some people questioning whether it will be safe to go to the polls to vote.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 28, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Jeff Sessions challenges Tommy Tuberville to debates; Tuberville says no

Two very familiar faces are battling for the Republican nomination in Alabama's U.S. Senate race.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 26, 2020 at 7:08 PM

$250 million from CARES Act to help local governments

The state legislature approved $250 million in CARES Act dollars to reimburse local governments for coronavirus-related expenses.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 20, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Increases for mental health, pre-K in signed budgets amid pandemic

It was an unforeseen legislative session as lawmakers grappled with unexpected changes to the state’s two budgets.

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Published May 19, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Economist: Slow recovery expected as the country desires ‘new economy’

Dr. Keivan Deravi, the chief economist of Economics Research Services, said the country will move into a “new economy” where people look to more online services.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 14, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Using COVID-19 money for new State House should still be discussed, Ala. lawmaker says

Alabama leaders will determine how approximately $1.78 billion in CARES Act money should be used. However, the ideas for where that money could go are turning heads.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 12, 2020 at 1:24 PM

Coronavirus task force members have different views on reopening

Members of the coronavirus task force are not all on the same page about businesses reopening Monday.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published May 11, 2020 at 8:09 PM

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