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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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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Both the Alabama House and Senate approved a medical marijuana bill.
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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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 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 bill, that passed Tuesday, would allow for beer, wine and spirits to be shipped directly to homes.
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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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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.
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The Alabama Senate has voted down a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in Alabama.
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A lawsuit was filed Monday against Alabama Sen. Del Marsh.
Senate Bill 10, called the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, passed 23-4 Tuesday afternoon. It now goes to the House.
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Some Alabama lawmakers say using cellphones while driving is too dangerous.
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An Alabama House committee debated a bill that would allow you to vote absentee without having to provide an excuse.
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State Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, plans to introduce legislation that would create new crimes and penalties for rioters.
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Some state lawmakers hope money from a lottery proposal would encourage more teachers to work in Alabama.
One Alabama lawmaker filed a bill that would allow businesses to remain open if they can follow the guidelines issued by the state and local government during a state of emergency related to a pandemic.
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Alabama received about $1.7 billion from the the federal government’s CARES Act with a Dec. 31 deadline to spend the money, according to the Alabama Department of Finance. If the money is not spent, the state will need to send it back to the federal government.
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State Superintendent Eric Mackey said the students may be enrolled in a private school or home-schooled. They may also be at home.\
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State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said grades are dropping, especially for virtual learning students in Alabama.
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And with time running out to spend that money, groups including the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association and the National Federation of Independent businesses are asking state leaders to dish out more grants for small businesses.
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The students said they feel “blessed" that someone would help them.
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Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students gives free internet access for families with students on free or reduced lunches.
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There are 42 days until the November election.
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The students said they do not have internet at home and the school will only offer virtual learning for her children right now.
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Alabama State University leaders announced it is using new technology aiming to help students stay safe during the pandemic.
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Alabama’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund is running low after dropping from $700 million to about $200 million since the pandemic began.
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There are several different scams related to unordered packages.
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ADPH encouraged schools to have seating charts for school buses and inside classrooms. That seating chart would then be sent to ADPH to help contact trace.
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Alabama U.S. House members sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey asking to name parts of U.S. Highway 80 after Civil Right icon Congressman John Lewis.
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Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that students from second grade to college are required to wear masks whenever practical.
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Many Alabama school districts are concerned that there will not be enough substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.
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The Alabama Department of Human Resources said a new grant program will help licensed child care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State leaders are hashing out the details on how to keep kids safe when they return to school.
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Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday and will face current Democratic Senator Doug Jones in the general election.
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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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Alabama counties are trying to process a high number of absentee ballot applications before the primary runoff election Tuesday.
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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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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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Alabama EMA Director Brian Hastings said state agencies have shipped out 15 million items of personal protective equipment around the state since March.
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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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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.
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Some state leaders are looking at requesting CARES Act money to buy devices for students to use this school year.
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State Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, said to expect a proposal giving cities more control over moving Confederate monuments.
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Counties in Alabama’s Black Belt region are experiencing some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the state.
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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.
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Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump and Congress eased restrictions to the Paycheck Protection Program.