Alabama Politics & Government: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed named Kwasi Obeng as chief of staff, aiming to coordinate priorities and improve city service delivery. Local Governance: Montgomery City Council again delayed Reed’s $375 million “Momentum 2040” bond proposal, citing unanswered questions about impacts on core services. Elections & Parties: St. Clair County Democrats plan a town hall in Moody featuring U.S. Senate candidate Everett Wess and other state races. Education Policy: Rep. Terri Sewell cosponsored a national AI data center moratorium bill, arguing Alabamians need answers on water, environment, property values, and who benefits. Public Safety & Courts: A London, Ky., man was arrested in Alabama on child sex crime charges after a joint effort with the U.S. Marshals. Workforce & Training: CVCC launched a streamlined pathway for criminal justice students to earn APOSTC certification through an ACCS partnership. Agriculture: U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures introduced a Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act to provide up to $15B in temporary aid for small and mid-sized family farms. Tourism: Visit Tuscaloosa CEO Kelsey Rush was named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year. National Politics (with Alabama ties): Sen. Tommy Tuberville sent GOP lawmakers a memo urging opposition to the Protect College Sports Act, backing his narrower Student Athlete Act instead.