Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

2nd Congressional District

Environment / Congress

Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House

The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.

December 17, 2025

Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement

In a powerful address, Figures honors HBCU history and urges Class of 2025 to lead with purpose, passion, and principle.

May 12, 2025

Shomari Figures announces transition advisory council

The bipartisan group of advisors collectively represent a variety of sectors.

November 19, 2024

ALGOP considers renewing redistricting battle after Figures win

Some leaders in the state Republican Party are already looking to reconfigure the 2nd Congressional District yet again.

November 15, 2024

Figures v. Dobson: There’s a pretty clear choice

There's only one candidate in the CD2 race focused on issues that actually impact the residents of that district.

November 5, 2024

Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law

NRTWC mailers ask if Figures will “side with the union bosses” and praise Dobson for “total opposition to forced unionism.”

November 4, 2024

Caroleene Dobson dismisses KKK ties, calls claims “baseless distraction”

Dobson firmly refuted claims that her Alabama ancestors founded the Ku Klux Klan.

November 1, 2024

Alabama GOP ramps up efforts to keep key 2nd Congressional District

“We are not going to give up or surrender any districts to the Democrat Party,” said Alabama GOP Chair John Wahl.

November 1, 2024

Caroleene Dobson unveils “Women for Dobson” coalition

The group is mobilizing in a last push to get voters to the polls as the campaign enters its final week.

October 30, 2024

U.S. Reps. Sewell, Crockett campaign for Figures in AL-2 race

The panel of women emphasized the importance of flipping the seat Democrat.

October 28, 2024