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The paramount concern was self-political preservation so the most ardent task was protecting the districts of incumbent legislators.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Organizations challenging redistricting maps explain their issues
GOP State House candidate questions why he was drawn out of his district
Special session recap: State completes redistricting, passes anti-vaccine mandate bills
Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps
Alabama speaker: Special session “one of the most successful” in Alabama history
- Opinion
- National
Mobile native Marty Irby named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists
Far-right activist who says Mo Brooks helped plan Jan. 6 rally will testify
Founder of Alabama’s first Christian network, COVID vaccine skeptic dies of COVID
Alabama congressmen react to Biden’s Build Back Better Act
Carl files bill to increase health care options for outside care
- Education
U.S. Dept. of Education opens discrimination investigation at Alabama middle school
Alabama A&M University announces transition team
State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week
Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement
Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s next president
- Health
First case of omicron COVID variant confirmed in U.S.
Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians
Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs
More than half of those with COVID suffer longer-lasting health problems
redistricting stories
Legislature
The groups say they would like to find a remedy before the 2022 elections, but that the litigation might take more time.
State
The two lawsuits request a federal court halt the implementation of the new state and congressional districts.
Legislature
Republican candidate for the Alabama House Josh Pendergrass was drawn out of his district during redistricting earlier this month.
Legislature
The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
Legislature
All five bills in the governor’s proclamation — redistricting and the hospital and nursing home appropriation — were passed by the Legislature.
Legislature
Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Legislature
In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators.
Legislature
Both of the new maps now head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for her signature.
Legislature
The new maps now head to the full Senate for consideration.
