Elections “Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South Thousands gathered in Montgomery as Democratic leaders warned new Southern district lines threatened to dilute Black voting strength and representation. Jacob Holmes7 days ago
Legislature Protestors rally for consideration of anti-vaccine mandate legislation The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2021
Legislature Anti-vaccine mandate legislation to highjack the special session The legislation is extremely unpopular with the business and medical communities, and it could put a number of GOP lawmakers in a tough spot. Bill BrittNovember 1, 2021
Legislature House committee OKs congressional and Alabama House district maps Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves redistricting bills, $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Draft Congressional map retains Alabama’s single majority-minority district A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Legislature State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Alabama draft redistricting maps released A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021