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Tag: Alabama Political News

Special session, 5/8/2026 Alabama News
Special session: Winner-take-all primary, no runoff in congressional, State Senate redistricting proposals

A provision in both special session redistricting plans would eliminate the runoff requirement for the special elections that would follow, allowing a winner-take-all primary.

Lloyd Peeples and Beth Holloway Alabama News
‘Lloyd will fight for you the way he fought for me’: Beth Holloway endorses Lloyd Peeples

Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, made her first-ever political endorsement on Thursday, supporting Lloyd Peeples. Peeples is challenging incumbent Jim Carns in State House District 48.

tpusa state house Alabama News
Turning Point USA joins calls for 7-0 map favoring Alabama Republicans

As the Alabama Legislature works through a special session on redistricting, Tyler Bowyer Chief Operating Officer of Turning Point U.S.A. is calling for the Republican super majority to pass a 7-0 map.

Guns, Gun Show. Alabama News
National Association for Gun Rights makes primary endorsements

The National Association for Gun Rights PAC announced today its endorsement of a slate of pro-gun candidates in Alabama.

Birmingham725 Alabama News
Birmingham-Hoover tops list of places for college grads to get a job

The results are in, and according to a new survey Birmingham-Hoover is the top place in the country for college graduates to land a job.

MCAA Via CCR Instagram Alabama News
Charter School Commission to consider Magic City Acceptance Academy expansion, five new school applications

The Alabama Charter School Commission will meet Monday with its two newest members, State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) and Terry Lathan, as it considers five new charter school applications and four contract amendments.

State Supreme Court Alabama News
State Supreme Court severs relationship with progressive American Bar Association and sets cap on bar exams

The Supreme Court of Alabama amended two rules that govern who can sit for the Alabama Bar and how many times they may do so.

Terri Collins Alabama News
'When conservative leadership is needed the most': Ledbetter appoints State Rep. Terri Collins to Charter School Commission

Friday, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced the appointment of outgoing State Rep. Terri Collins to the Charter School Commission.

Gun Alabama News
BamaCarry releases 2026 primary endorsements; Half differ from NRA-PVF

BamaCarry, Alabama's largest state-based grassroots organization devoted to supporting the Second Amendment, made its first round of legislative endorsements.

Stadthagen526 Alabama News
ALGOP chairman Scott Stadthagen optimistic SCOTUS redistricting ruling will help Alabama

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map.

Second Amendment Alabama News
NRA PAC makes primary endorsements; Passes on several key races

The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) the political action committee for the NRA-ILA has made its endorsements for the 2026 primary election.

NEA EDUCATION SCHOOL TEACHERS Alabama News
Report: Alabama Dems benefiting from NEA, AEA dues alongside radical pro-abortion, LGBTQ+, DEI groups

A new report by Defending Education shows that Alabama teacher union payroll deductions are helping fund more than $660 million in contributions from national unions to far-left organizations and left-wing political groups. 

prayer bible Alabama News
Events planned across the state for 75th Annual National Day of Prayer on May 7

This year marks the 75th anniversary of National Day of Prayer which will be May 7. There are over three dozen events throughout the state. This years theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations.”

voting, ballot box Alabama News
Hudson, Gentry, Allen, Chen win Jefferson County Straw Poll

The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted a Straw Poll breakfast on Saturday, attracting almost 200 voters.

Black hair 1 Alabama News
'Politics of Black Hair': University of Alabama offers honors course on politics of hair

At the University of Alabama (UA), students can now earn honors credit studying the “racial politics of Black hair.” 

Hoover High Arrest Alabama News
Hoover High School employee arrested for distribution of obscene material

A maintenance worker at Hoover High School was arrested by officers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on charges of distribution of obscene material.

Terry Lathan Alabama News
Ainsworth appoints conservative school choice advocate Terry Lathan to Charter School Commission

At a pivotal time in the state’s charter school growth, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has changed the trajectory of the Alabama Charter School Commission and the schools under its purview with the recent appointment of Terry Lathan.

Fluoride Alabama News
Judge sides with Central Alabama Water in fluoridation case against City of Birmingham; Takes dig at BWWB, 'anti–science movement'

Central Alabama Water was vindicated when Circuit Judge Frederic Allen Bolling walked back his prior ruling and dismissed the case brought against them by Woodfin for ending the fluoridation of its water system.

Chris Pringle Alabama News
'Don't think anyone has fought harder than him': Ledbetter praises Pro-Tem Chris Pringle as Ivey signs appointments bill into law

“Pro Tem Pringle has been tremendous. From a government efficiency standpoint, I don’t think anyone has fought harder than him," Ledbetter told 1819 News in a written statement. 

AJ Connor MCAA Alabama News
'Your favorite fag--t': Magic City Acceptance Academy touts 'exceptional' mental health professionals with expansion pending

Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA), has made its “mental health services” a cornerstone of its existence. That commitment is now under scrutiny as lawmakers take a closer look at the school’s mental health "professionals."

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Alabama News
Watch: 'You're just making stuff up' — RFK Jr. scolds Terri Sewell over false claims of racism

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) attacked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, taking comments that were made almost two years ago out of context to portray them as racist.

Carl and Marques Alabama News
ALFA reinforces Jerry Carl endorsement amid pro-Rhett Marques ad suggesting otherwise

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorses candidates based on shared grassroots values and a new television ad in the Congressional District 1 race is causing confusion.

Hill and Mc Innis Alabama News
Watch: Agriculture Commissioner candidates talk supporting farmers, buying local

With gas prices on the rise, Alabamians can rest assured that they are getting the exact amount of fuel they pay for. The Department of Agriculture and Industries inspects fuel pumps across the state to ensure they are calibrated correctly and that is just one aspect of what the department does to protect consumers.

Moore tuberville Alabama News
'We don't want to California our Alabama': Barry Moore backs Freedom Caucuses in state legislature to support Tuberville

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined "The Jeff Poor Show", guest-hosted by Apryl Marie Fogel, on Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss his campaign, Iran and his hopes that the Alabama Legislature will create its own Freedom Caucus.

Elementary teacher and her students. Education. Alabama News
Parents, students want choice: Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s education savings account program — the CHOOSE Act — had a record number of applicants in its second year.

Alabama political news school prayer Alabama News
'There needs to be more prayer in schools': Senate passes prayer and pledge constitutional amendment bill without Democrat objection

A bill that would allow voters to amend the state constitution to mandate a daily Pledge of Allegiance and student-led voluntary prayer time in Alabama schools passed the Senate.

Mo Brooks with Wife Alabama News
Mo Brooks celebrates Americans for Prosperity endorsement against him; Reminds voters they opposed Trump in 2024

In a scathing rebuke of their endorsements and policies former Congressman Mo Brooks responded to Americans for Prosperity Alabama's (AFPAL) endorsement of his opponent.

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