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The bills already face challenges in federal court as a federal court denied the state's motion to lift its injunction.
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- Elections
CD-5 candidate Candice Duvieilh maintains she voted in 2024 election
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Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
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Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
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“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
- National
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble
Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
- Opinion
Legislature
The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.
Special Session
Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”
Legislature
Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward.
Special Session
Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.
Congress
The CLC map was not a potential plan, but an example of the state's overreach when drawing district lines.
Special Session
If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.
Special Session
Elliott wants to punish the department for holding a gay history luncheon.
Special Session
Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning.
Legislature
The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda.
Legislature
The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory.