Federal court sets May 22 hearing on new Alabama congressional map
The court will decide whether to grant the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction that will require the state to use remedial map.
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Bernice King, members of Congress expected at Saturday redistricting protests
Faith leaders will hold a prayer event in Selma Saturday morning, followed by a mass rally at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery in the afternoon.
Four Democrats seek nomination in Macon and Lee county House district
District 82, which covers Macon and part of Lee Counties, has been solidly Democratic due to the majority Black and minority population.
In Republican primary for Alabama attorney general, national issues trump state ones
Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson's campaigns have focused on the border and attacks on marginalized groups. Pam Casey stresses her experience.
Republicans’ redistricting moves make Alabama weaker, not stronger
When people don’t have a voice in government, they get justifiably upset, and societal pressure builds. Hoarding power is unsustainable.
US Supreme Court rules telehealth abortion can resume while lawsuit continues
The FDA’s approved two-drug regimen via telemedicine is an increasingly common abortion method, especially for people living in parts of the country where abortion is banned or difficult to access.
Montgomery medical cannabis producer says product is ‘days away’
Owner Vince Schilleci said the order for the first round of product has been placed from the processor, but when it will be delivered cannot be certain.
State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds
The fiscal leaders of several states are demanding transparency and consumer fairness as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to refund billions in international tariffs following a recent Supreme...
A voter’s guide to Alabama’s US Senate race
Aside from former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ tenure from 2017 to 2021, the seat has been held by Republicans for the past 30 years.
US Senate approves Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke ranks with his party to join Republicans in support of Warsh's nomination. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., did not vote.
Q&A: What’s going on with Alabama’s primary elections?
The Supreme Court Monday allowed the state of Alabama to use 2023 a congressional map that had previously been ruled racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians.
Free prison, jail calls linked to lower costs, better outcomes in new report
A growing number of incarcerated people across the country now have access to free phone calls and other communication services, a shift some advocates say is strengthening family connections, improving pris...
Montgomery natives, nonprofit operators compete in Democratic House primary
Voters will choose between two candidates who were born and raised in Montgomery that operate nonprofit organizations for underserved communities in their hometown.
Alabama moves to implement 2023 congressional map as legal battle continues in courts
Voters hold signs saying "Hands Off Our Votes" and "Our Vote Our Voice Our Power" outside the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday call...
Behind those flyers, gambling money and murky PACs
Political action committee are pouring millions of dollars into flyers hitting your mailbox in advance of the primary.
The battle for democracy is the fight of a lifetime
The U.S. Supreme Court has boiled everything down in politics to a single question: Who stands for democracy, and who stands against it?
Gov. Kay Ivey sets special elections for four congressional districts
The special primary election will be on Aug. 11, and there will be no runoff, as required by legislation passed by the Legislature and signed by Ivey on Friday.
Protests planned over U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Alabama redistricting
Two events are scheduled on Saturday. The first will be a prayer by faith leaders in Selma followed by a rally in Montgomery.
Alabama House race in Jacksonville area draws a crowded field
Five candidates want to represent a Jacksonville-area Alabama House district. And that’s actually a smaller field than the last contest. In 2022, seven candidates ran in Alabama House District 40. This yea...
U.S. Supreme Court overturns 2023 Alabama congressional map ruling
In a dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that there was "evidence of discriminatory intent" in Alabama's actions.
Alabama Attorney General Office subpoenas Southern Poverty Law Center
The AG's office is seeking documents from a now-defunct program the SPLC operated using paid informants to obtain information about hate groups.
Why Alabama Republicans may end up regretting the special session
Republican legislators gave Alabama Democrats two things they needed for 2026: a platform and an issue to motivate voters.
In redistricting fight, Alabama Democrats and civil rights groups turn to a state amendment
Amendment 4 requires any election law passed by the Legislature to be enacted within six months of a general election.
In east Alabama GOP Senate primary, current incumbent faces previous incumbent
The Senate GOP contest in District 13 features incumbent Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, and former Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, who hopes to return to office after leaving in 2018.