House committee OKs congressional and Alabama House district maps
Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts.
Legislature
Senate committee approves redistricting bills, $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes
Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending.
Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps
The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters.
State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session
It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.
Draft Congressional map retains Alabama’s single majority-minority district
A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one.
Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats
Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote.
State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Alabama draft redistricting maps released
A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.
Secretary of State announces legislative blackout period for campaign finance fundraising
The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021.
October 26, 2021
Civil rights groups send letter to state committee ahead of redistricting
Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting.