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

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

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 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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Published June 12, 2020 at 2:53 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.

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Published June 8, 2020 at 7:24 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.

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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.

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Published May 26, 2020 at 7:08 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.

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Published May 14, 2020 at 8:16 PM

'Largest’ education budget in state’s history moves to governor’s desk

State lawmakers passed the $7.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget Saturday afternoon.

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Published May 9, 2020 at 3:35 PM

About 60 protesters 'demand’ reopening all businesses

This is the third protest in Montgomery from those who want the state to reopen immediately.

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Published May 5, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Food benefits for some Ala. school children approved by federal government

An estimated 407,395 Alabama school children will have access to meals that normally would have been provided at school.

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Published April 24, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Ala. legislative session scheduled to resume on May 4

Lawmakers will not meet for the legislative session next week, House and Senate leaders announced Thursday. Instead, the session is scheduled to begin May 4.