redistricting

Special Session

Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats

With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14.

July 22, 2023

When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed.

July 21, 2023

The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court.

July 20, 2023

The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.

July 20, 2023

The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.

July 19, 2023

Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”

July 18, 2023

Fairness and equal rights apparently play no role in the redistricting process, as far as Republicans are concerned.

July 18, 2023

Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward.

July 14, 2023

Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County.

July 14, 2023

Roughly 80 maps were sent to the committee. But the majority of those maps will not be considered.

July 12, 2023