Elections Doug Jones sees fundraising bump after winning Democratic nomination for governor Doug Jones outraised Senator Tuberville in the weeks after the May primary, but Tuberville has far more cash on hand. Chance Phillips3 hours ago
Courts US solicitor general files brief supporting Alabama in redistricting case appeal The 29-page brief states that “the district court failed to properly account for Alabama’s partisan motives” behind redistricting. Chance Phillips5 days ago
Elections Dakarai Larriett describes plans for the runoff, criticizes Everett Wess Heading into the runoff, Dakarai Larriett’s message to voters is that he’s “the only Democrat left in this Democratic primary.” Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2026
Local news Mayor Woodfin proposes $615 million budget for Birmingham The spending plan prioritized neighborhood repairs, youth programs, transit, public safety and raises as it moved to the City Council. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2026
Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen The Supreme Court remanded Caster v. Allen to the Northern District of Alabama following its decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2026
Courts Legal experts inveigh against SPLC indictment ahead of arraignment The arraignment hearing in the Department of Justice’s case against the SPLC is set for May 7. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2026
Courts How will the Supreme Court’s voting rights decision affect Alabama? Dissenting, Justice Elena Kagan said the decision will “set back the foundational right Congress granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity.” Chance PhillipsApril 30, 2026
Congress Voting rights experts call for Congressional action at hearing hosted by Rep. Sewell U.S. Representative Terri Sewell heard testimony from various voting rights experts during an unofficial shadow hearing on Monday. Chance PhillipsApril 28, 2026
News Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers The supply chain is “linked to worker deaths, child labor, unsafe conditions, and systemic labor exploitation,” a nonprofit’s report alleges. Chance PhillipsApril 24, 2026
Congress Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026 Congressman Moore received almost $750,000 in contributions in the first months of 2026, as well as sizable transfers from Congressional Republican leadership. Chance PhillipsApril 17, 2026