Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
State Democratic leaders on Tuesday mourned the civil rights giant who paved the way for generations of Black political leadership.
Sen. Vivian Figures
HB161 advances amid debate over child online safety enforcement
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring age verification for app downloads, drawing support from tech giants despite concerns over practical enforcement and constitutional challenges.
February 13, 2026
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.
Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers
SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended.
Bill backed by Gov. Ivey would secure paid parental leave for state employees, educators
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the proposal would provide eligible state and public school employees with fully paid parental leave.
February 26, 2025
Sen. Vivian Figures rumored to be eyeing Mobile mayoral candidacy
The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her.
Dobson faces scrutiny over ancestral ties to slaveowners, KKK leadership
Dobson herself has made her heritage an essential aspect of her campaign.
Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform
Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.”
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The recent bipartisan push to give Alabama educators 12 weeks of paid parental leave was a promising development.
Figures: Bills targeting abortion law designed to send a message
Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting.