Opinion & Policy
Secretary of State Allen holds press conference to provide updates on redistricting, May 19 primary election, August 11 special primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, held a press conference Tuesday to provide updates on the impact of the latest U.S. Supreme Court order on Alabama’s redistricting case, the May 19 primary election and the recently called August 11 special primary election. “Here is what I want every Alabama voter to remember: Go vote on May 19. Votes…
Read MoreCase Dixon responds to new Alabama congressional primary date
Special to the News Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon issued the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Kay Ivey announced an August 11 special primary for Alabama’s 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts after the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for the state to use the Legislature’s 2023 congressional map. Dixon said…
Read MoreALGOP statement on affected congressional races
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) announced it is closely monitoring developments regarding Alabama’s congressional redistricting process following last week’s special session legislation and Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement on Tuesday calling a Special Primary Election for Alabama’s newly restored congressional map. As outlined in legislation passed by the Alabama Legislature last week, if…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates major court victory in state’s redistricting battle, calls special election for Alabama-drawn congressional map
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Alabama-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best. The United States Supreme…
Read MoreOut with the old; it’s time to SAVE America
I’ve been proud to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate over the past five and a half years. Unfortunately, something I’ve noticed during my time in D.C. is that the swamp seems much more interested in preserving their own power than doing what’s right for the American people. In fact, too many politicians go…
Read MoreAlabama Policy Action releases 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide to empower Alabamians at the polls
Special to the News Last Thursday Alabama Policy Action (APA); the state’s leading advocate for free markets, limited government and strong families; officially announced the release of its 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide. As the May 19 primary quickly approaches, this nonpartisan resource is designed to provide voters with essential, transparent information on where candidates stand…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines ahead of May primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, May 12. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, May 14. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election…
Read MoreAlabama runs on workers. It shouldn’t run over them.
By Adam Keller Every day across Alabama, working people provide the labor to keep this state running. They are the nurses caring for patients on long shifts in understaffed hospitals. The autoworkers and manufacturing workers building the vehicles and equipment that power our economy. The teachers shaping the next generation. The sanitation workers, truck drivers,…
Read MoreTuscaloosa tax preparer convicted on two felony counts, ordered to repay more than $63,000 and permanently barred from practice
Special to the News Last Wednesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Keisha McBride, a tax preparer, on two felony tax charges. McBride, 35, of Tuscaloosa, pleaded guilty last Tuesday to felony charges for willfully aiding or assisting in the preparation of false tax returns and for willfully attempting to evade paying…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces $12.2 million settlement with Roblox to ensure child safety
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state has reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren. Under the settlement terms, Alabama will receive $12.2 million to be used for funding school resource officers across…
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