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.
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Republican House leadership said they have a backup plan to pay for new prisons if Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan falls through.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new emergency alert system known as CodeRED.
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Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law to ban “vaccine passports” in Alabama.
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State lawmakers are looking for ways to give bonuses to retired educators in Alabama.
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Gov. Kay Ivey is reviewing a bill that would delay the Alabama Literacy Act from fully going into effect.
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Many Alabama teachers dip into their own pockets to pay for school supplies, but a new state education budget should help.
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Alabama lawmakers did not pass a gambling proposal during the 2021 legislative session after several attempts.
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Alabama lawmakers approved a bill to allow yoga as an elective class in K-12 public schools.
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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.
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The state’s top education leader is asking parents to have their eligible children get vaccinated.
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People in the southeast began to panic buy gasoline after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown for several days.
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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.
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Gov. Kay Ivey said she hopes to sign a medical marijuana bill after thoroughly reviewing it.
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Both the Alabama House and Senate approved a medical marijuana bill.
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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.
The bill would make marijuana legal medical treatment for about 10 different medical conditions.
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Rep. Chris Blackshear said the bill establishes education lottery scholarship programs.
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The Alabama House is expected to look at the gaming proposal that the Senate passed earlier this year.
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Some of Alabama’s public school science and math teachers could soon see a boost in pay.
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The Alabama Legislature approved a two percent teacher pay raise, which now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for final approval.
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Alabama will not lose any seats in Congress following the 2020 census, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The bill would make it illegal for doctors to prescribe certain medications that induce an abortion.
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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.
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Alabama Democrats stalled a bill on the Senate floor that would ban curbside voting in the state.
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The legislation would put restrictions on both state and local government, as well as businesses, in regards to vaccination requirements.
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The clock is ticking for Alabama House lawmakers to take up the gambling package the Senate passed last week.
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Barclays Plc announced it would no longer participate as an underwriter to help provide financing for correctional facilities in Alabama.
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The bill passed the Senate earlier this session and now faces the Alabama House.
Gov. Kay Ivey is advocating for state lawmakers to pass a lottery bill within a comprehensive gaming package.
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The House judiciary committee approved the bill.
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The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill allowing K-12 schools to have yoga as an elective class.
The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
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State Health Officer Scott Harris said about 70% of Alabamians need to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity.
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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.
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The bill would reverse the current ban on yoga in K-12 public schools.
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Protestors stood outside the Statehouse speaking out against bills they say would limit rights for transgender minors.
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Gov. Kay Ivey visited tornado damage Monday in Calhoun, Hale and Shelby counties.
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The state has taken some steps in the past few years to bring high-speed internet to rural areas.
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Several people in Congress say it’s time for gun control legislation, but there is pushback from leaders in Alabama.
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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.
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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.
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The Alabama House passed a bill that would make it illegal to vote in Alabama and another state in the same election.
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Alabama Senate Democrats said the federal stimulus bill signed by President Joe Biden provides a “second chance” for additional money to expand the program.
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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.
Alabama senators debated a bill to limit some of the governor’s power during a public health emergency.
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Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, filed the new proposal Tuesday.
The Alabama Senate has voted down a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in Alabama.
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Protesters lined up outside the Alabama State House to speak out against the bill. Several also spoke out during the bill’s public hearing.
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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.
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A lawsuit was filed Monday against Alabama Sen. Del Marsh.