Elections Opinion | The GOP’s biggest threat isn’t independents—it’s bad ideas like closed primaries A renewed proposal could alienate conservative-leaning independents who helped Alabama Republicans build one of the nation’s strongest political coalitions. Angelo “Doc” MancusoAugust 3, 2026
Legislature Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment Speaker says remarks were misconstrued during discussion of Alabama’s congressional map litigation now moving toward Supreme Court review. Bill BrittMay 11, 2026
Elections Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition Lawmakers advanced the measure following a tense public hearing where attendees pinned the measure as an attempt to disenfranchise Black voters. Wesley WalterMay 8, 2026
Legislature Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting Rep. Chris Pringle said a group of deer hunters who use dogs threatened his property, leading him to vote against rules limiting dog-assisted hunting. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2025
Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2023
Special Session Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.” Samuel StettheimerJuly 18, 2023
Legislature Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward. Samuel StettheimerJuly 14, 2023
Special Session House unlikely to correct drug-related manslaughter bill in special session If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September. Jacob HolmesJune 30, 2023
Legislature Pringle wins Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session The longstanding House tradition has been on pause since the beginning of the pandemic. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Legislature Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023