Congress
In a powerful address, Figures honors HBCU history and urges Class of 2025 to lead with purpose, passion, and principle.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week in Alabama
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs HB152, exempts sales tax on baby, maternity, hygiene items
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
- Economy
- National
Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Rep. Shomari Figures stories
Congress
The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands.
National
After criticism from lawmakers, the Montgomery Bus Station has been removed from a list of government properties for sale.
Congress
In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not...
Congress
DOGE cuts at VA facilities could be affecting veterans' health care, and Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures wants answers.
Courts
Alabama's congressional map has been in litigation since 2021, when two groups alleged that it diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians.
Congress
If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman.