Mary Claire Wooten

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Marshall opens civil probe into SPLC fundraising practices

Marshall subpoenaed SPLC records, alleging deceptive fundraising, following a federal indictment over informant payments.

May 12, 2026

Lawmakers challenge ADOC over cancelled YesCare contract

Lawmakers paused an ADOC contract until questions about the canceled health contract, the emergency NaphCare deal, and oversight concerns could be answered

May 8, 2026

Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts

The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1, legislation allowing for a special primary election for SD25 and SD26.

May 7, 2026

Lawmakers clash over redistricting, election timing in committee

A heated hearing exposed sharp disagreements over voting rights, legal uncertainty and whether Alabama should prepare now for court-ordered election upheaval.

May 6, 2026

Wes Allen: May 19 primary election to proceed as planned

Alabama officials said the primary would move forward despite unresolved redistricting litigation, with absentee and voter ID deadlines now approaching.

May 5, 2026

AG Marshall asks Supreme Court to revisit congressional map ruling

Alabama officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift injunctions on congressional map, citing new ruling and seeking expedited review.

May 1, 2026

Study Commission on AI and Children’s Safety holds first meeting

Alabama lawmakers have launched an AI study commission, debating definitions and expert guidance before drafting potential safeguards legislation.

April 30, 2026

SPLC says false public statements may have tainted indictment

The filings argued federal officials misstated the group’s work with law enforcement and may have tainted both the indictment and the case.

April 29, 2026

Alabama prison audit flags financial controls and reporting failures

A state audit found some compliance failures, missing records, weak controls and reporting lapses in Alabama Department of Corrections financial practices.

April 28, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama

The move followed complaints of delayed deliveries, misrouted packages and prescription mail problems, while Skyline’s long-sought ZIP code request remains under review.

April 24, 2026