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Wesley Walter is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Courts / Elections

Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

The Republican AGs argue the order offers states tools to tighten voter roll and absentee ballot safeguards, while challengers have said the mandate is unconstitutional.

Wesley Walter

April 24, 2026

Civil liberty, legal groups condemn indictments against SPLC

Advocacy and legal groups cast the case as political retaliation, warning it threatened civil society and efforts to confront extremism.

Wesley Walter

April 23, 2026

Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation

A judge said the utility had met notice requirements and could not safely restore fluoride before June, describing the development as "an absolute shame."

Wesley Walter

April 22, 2026

Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts

Democratic challengers said grassroots fundraising has fueled steady gains, though Strong remains far ahead with stronger PAC support funding his campaign.

Wesley Walter

April 21, 2026

RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks

Sewell confronted Kennedy with video-backed remarks about Black youth and “wellness farms,” as he repeatedly denied using the term “reparented.”

Wesley Walter

April 17, 2026

Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law

The legislative priorities, now law, include measures aimed at improving rural healthcare, eliminating cancer screening costs and limiting items Alabamians may purchase via SNAP.

Wesley Walter

April 16, 2026

Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students

The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.

Wesley Walter

April 15, 2026

Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole

The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.

Wesley Walter

April 14, 2026

Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session

Advocates from across Alabama shared takeaways from the session, highlighting prison, energy and voting rights reforms alongside stronger public engagement with policymakers.

Wesley Walter

April 13, 2026

Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House

The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.

Wesley Walter

April 10, 2026