Courts 11th Circuit upholds court order in suit over Alabama prison conditions “During one 15-month period of this litigation, 15 Alabama inmates killed themselves,” Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan wrote in Thursday’s opinion. Chance Phillips3 hours ago
Elections Andrew Sneed on challenging Dale Strong: “Nobody was speaking up” Andrew Sneed, the Democratic nominee in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with APR about DOGE, voting rights and his campaign. Chance Phillips3 days ago
Congress Senate draft of Farm Bill retains SNAP cuts from One Big Beautiful Bill Act Under current law, Alabama may be responsible for paying as much as $261 million as a penalty for high error rates. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Elections Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Givan harshly criticized the contest committee’s decision and continues to actively pursue a separate lawsuit challenging Lumpkin’s eligibility. Chance PhillipsJune 18, 2026
Elections Andrew Sneed secures Democratic nomination for 5th Congressional District The Huntsville small business owner routed Candice Duvieilh in Tuesday’s runoff and will face Republican Representative Dale Strong in November. Chance PhillipsJune 16, 2026
Taxes Alabama Arise calls for significant reforms to state’s tax system In the third edition of The Alabama Tax and Budget Handbook, Alabama Arise outlines proposals meant to make taxes less regressive. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2026
Congress House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran Representative Terri Sewell said that she “proudly voted to end this war and urge my Senate colleagues to do the same!” Chance PhillipsJune 4, 2026
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 PhillipsJune 3, 2026
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 PhillipsMay 29, 2026
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