Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff1 day ago
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use maps it had blocked The ruling drew divided reactions, with Republicans cheering states’ rights and Democrats warning of confusion and diluted Black voting power. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2026
News Alabama Arise slams GOP-led redistricting effort following Special Legislative Session The group said lawmakers revived maps once ruled discriminatory, risking Black voting power and sowing confusion just days before Alabama’s primary. Alex JobinMay 12, 2026
News Marshall opens civil probe into SPLC fundraising practices Marshall subpoenaed SPLC records, alleging deceptive fundraising, following a federal indictment over informant payments. Mary Claire WootenMay 12, 2026
Congress Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers At the White House, Katie Britt promoted a new federal website offering pregnancy resources which officials cast as seeking to boost birth rates. Wesley WalterMay 12, 2026
Elections Opinion | When faith becomes exclusion in public life Wes Allen’s refusal to visit a mosque or synagogue reveals a troubling shift in how politics defines civic belonging. Bill BrittMay 11, 2026
Education Gov. Ivey introduces another CHOOSE Act family The Montgomery family said state education savings helped expand school options, with all four children set to attend The Oaks next year. StaffMay 11, 2026
Congress Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law The Democrat said the newly signed measures threatened Black representation as Alabama Republicans pressed ahead despite federal injunctions blocking new maps. Wesley WalterMay 11, 2026
News AFGE endorses slate of candidates in Alabama’s midterm elections The union backed four Alabama Democrats, including one in a contested primary, citing records on labor, economic empowerment and public service. Alex JobinMay 11, 2026
News Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims May 10-16 as Municipal Government Week in Alabama The designation highlighted how cities and towns delivered essential services to most Alabamians and launched a campaign promoting civic engagement. StaffMay 11, 2026
Courts Federal court tells Alabama redistricting fight now belongs to Supreme Court Three-judge panel rejects Wes Allen’s emergency request, saying only the Supreme Court can decide Alabama’s congressional map dispute now. Bill BrittMay 8, 2026