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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Alabama lawmakers approved a bill to allow yoga as an elective class in K-12 public schools.
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The bill makes marijuana legal medical treatment for about 10 different medical conditions, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, autism and epilepsy.
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The state’s top education leader is asking parents to have their eligible children get vaccinated.
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The bill would make marijuana legal medical treatment for about 10 different medical conditions.
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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 Alabama House passed a bill Tuesday to let licensed retailers sell beer or wine through a walk-up window or drive-through. The bill passed 67 to 20 and now moves to the Senate.
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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 Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill allowing K-12 schools to have yoga as an elective class.
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The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
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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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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 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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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.
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.
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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.
Senate Bill 10, called the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, passed 23-4 Tuesday afternoon. It now goes to the House.
The bill would allow people with qualifying medical conditions to receive a medical cannabis card authorizing them to use medical marijuana.
The sponsor, Sen. Del Marsh, said he delayed the vote in order to work on the proposal over the next two weeks.
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House lawmakers are expected to take up a bill that would require Alabama students to attend kindergarten.
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Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said Friday this may be the most optimistic he has been since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The proposal would allow casino-style games at five counties.
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.
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House lawmakers could debate bills regarding Confederate monuments when they return to Montgomery next week.
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Several state lawmakers are not fully on board with the governor’s multibillion-dollar plan to have three new regional megaprisons built.
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Lawmakers held budget hearings for the Education Trust Fund in preparation for the legislative session.
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The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires states update their voter registration list to make sure eligible voters are on it. State law requires Alabama maintain its voter list every four years.
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 has about $490 million “unexpended” dollars, according to the Alabama Department of Finance.
ADOC also has a task force to address excessive use of force.
State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is drafting legislation to begin the conversation about vaccines in the state legislature.
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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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Gov. Kay Ivey took part in a conference call with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Thursday afternoon.
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State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said grades are dropping, especially for virtual learning students in Alabama.
More schools in Alabama are moving to virtual learning because of the pandemic.
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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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The uprooted trees mean the uprooting of 10 to 12 years of the Barfield family’s life, “because that’s how long it takes to grow a tree to get a harvest.”
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Members of the Alabama National Guard look back on Sept. 11, 2001, and share how it shaped why they serve today.
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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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Many Alabama school districts are concerned that there will not be enough substitute teachers for the upcoming school year.
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