Alabama must end its role as a safe haven for child sexual abusers
New legislation aims to eliminate Alabama’s status as a refuge for predators by extending civil statutes and creating a revival window.
Merika Coleman
This week on The V: Ballot challenges, gambling proposals and First Amendment
The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.
February 9, 2026
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.
District 2 poll offers insight into voters’ attitudes, progressive concerns
A poll last month showed that more than 80 percent of 450 likely voters cared if a candidate lived in the district.
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See recent postsThe race for the new 2nd District is about to heat up
With a little over three months to go until primary elections, the race for the newly drawn 2nd District is about to take off.
Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries
The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax.
Coleman encouraged by “camaraderie” in the Senate
Coleman said Senate leadership remembers what it was like in the minority, which hasn't been true in the House.
Panel explains historic opportunity to recompile constitution, remove racist language
The recompilation will remove archaic racist language from the constitution while also restructuring it to make it easier to navigate.
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See recent posts“The Heart of Dixie” a lost cause
The Heart of Dixie reference is a nod to white slaveholders and does not represent modern-day Alabamians.
Committee tasked with removing racist language from Alabama Constitution
A plan presented Wednesday, and largely agreed upon by committee members, would remove three sections from the Alabama Constitution.