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

Ala. medical marijuana bill passes first hurdle in state legislature

A Senate Judiciary Committee passed a medical marijuana bill 8-1 Wednesday morning. It now heads to the full Senate.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 19, 2020 at 11:57 AM

Dozens lobby at statehouse for criminal justice reform

More than 100 people came to the statehouse to lobby state lawmakers for criminal justice reform Tuesday.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 18, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Proposals to end grocery tax expected this legislative session

A tax on food raises about $500 million for the education trust fund in Alabama.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 17, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Law enforcement supports proposed mental health crisis centers

Reaves said law enforcement is in contact with people nearly every day who need mental health treatment.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 14, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Bill proposes increased fines for illegally altering confederate monuments, historical buildings

A House committee carried over a bill that would require cities or entities pay $10,000 fine each day for illegally altering or moving certain buildings including confederate monuments on public property.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 11, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Lawmakers discuss bill to abolish state auditor’s office

State lawmakers talked about a bill Tuesday that would abolish the state auditor’s office.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 11, 2020 at 7:24 PM

Ala. lawmaker proposes ban on smoking in cars carrying minors

The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation said a car traps tobacco smoke for long periods of time, even with the windows open.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 7, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Lottery proposal expected this session, even with Gov. gaming work group

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday she would create a working group to gather all of the “facts” on gaming and gambling, before lawmakers passed a lottery.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 6, 2020 at 10:42 PM

ADOC defends decision not to inform DOJ of Holman Prison closure

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, Jay E. Town, said the DOJ only learned of the decision to close Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore on Wednesday.

Lydia Nusbaum and WSFA Staff

Published January 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM

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.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published January 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM

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

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

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.

Lydia Nusbaum

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

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

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.