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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.

October 27, 2021

Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week

Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming.

May 4, 2021

Census shows Alabama will not lose congressional seat

Alabama was projected as a state likely to lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 26, 2021

Alabama rewards House Republicans with another term

Voters handed the GOP victories in every Alabama congressional district in which they ran a candidate.

November 5, 2020

Census response deadline extended to October 31

The deadline to complete the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31.

October 6, 2020

Leaders urge participation as Census deadline approaches

“Time is running out,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said on Twitter. “Respond to the 2020 Census today.”

September 30, 2020

Ivey announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools of Excellence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the twenty-one schools selected as Alabama Bicentennial Schools of Excellence. The announcement was made at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH), where Governor Ivey was joined by superintendents, principals, and teachers from the selected schools, along with legislators and other dignitaries from across the state. Each school also … Continued

September 4, 2019

Ivey provides update on Census 2020 preparations

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey provided an update on the preparation efforts for the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census is just nine months away so the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is seeking public input for a grant program to assist with local outreach efforts. “The 2020 Census will play a major role … Continued

July 2, 2019

Pringle to co-chair state joint committee on reapportionment

State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, was elected Tuesday to serve as co-chairman of the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment. The committee oversees the process of redrawing the boundaries of the 105 House districts and 35 Senate districts, as well as the state’s seven congressional districts and eight State Board of Education districts. “I’m looking forward … Continued

September 27, 2018

Alabama Congressmen Urge President to Withdraw Transgender Policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 16, US Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) joined 37 other members of Congress in asking President Obama to back down from his demands that American schools allow students who claim to be transgender access to the restroom or locker room reflective of their … Continued

May 18, 2016