Elections Doug Jones says his first act as governor will be expanding Medicaid The Democratic candidate for governor discussed Alabama’s civil rights legacy, expanding Medicaid and data centers on Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s podcast. Chance Phillips4 hours ago
Courts State Farm faces partial setbacks in recent Alabama court decisions The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision in one case will require State Farm to share potential trade secrets, but implemented additional safeguards. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Elections First poll released after special primary suggests CD-2 is a tied race The DCCC-sponsored poll found both Figures and Marques at 46 percent of the vote, and 8 percent still undecided. Chance PhillipsAugust 17, 2026
Elections Experienced politicians won easily in Tuesday’s special primary elections Jerry Carl and Gary Palmer easily secured the Republican nominations in their districts, with 74.7 and 87.0 percent of the vote respectively. Chance PhillipsAugust 12, 2026
Elections Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports Tuberville still holds a big fundraising lead, but the Jones campaign seems to be building momentum with three months to go. Chance PhillipsAugust 6, 2026
Elections Tuberville vows legal action against Fauci if elected Alabama governor The former chief medical advisor to the president, Fauci was questioned by a Senate committee about the nation’s COVID-19 response. Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2026
Courts Environmental groups challenge federal decision to greenlight drilling in Conecuh National Forest One attorney said the government is attempting to “sacrifice the Conecuh National Forest to the oil and gas industry for profit.” Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act “As we build the economy of tomorrow, we must ensure that innovation lifts up every community,” Sewell said. Chance PhillipsJuly 22, 2026
National Trump pushes SAVE America Act with election fraud claims President Trump used a prime-time address Thursday to revive debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Chance PhillipsJuly 17, 2026
Elections Can Shomari Figures win reelection after redistricting? A recent internal poll and political forecasters suggest that Congressman Figures might be able to win in November, despite the redistricting. Chance PhillipsJuly 15, 2026