Saturday, June 13, 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

Shomari Figures

Congress

Rep. Figures unveils BRIC Act to boost rural disaster funding

The bipartisan bill would reform FEMA's aid formula to prioritize vulnerable states.

July 23, 2025

House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics

Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families.

July 4, 2025

Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history

Alabama's congressional delegation grabbed key committee assignments on Tuesday.

January 15, 2025

Shomari Figures announces transition advisory council

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

November 19, 2024

Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage

For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.

November 18, 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 wins CD2 race; other state races offer no surprises

Figures' 9-point win over Caroleene Dobson was the closest high-profile race on the ballot.

November 6, 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

Obama officially endorses Figures in CD2 race, records message for Alabama voters

Obama's endorsement follows a string of high-profile Dems who have campaigned for Figures in a race that carries national and historic significance.

November 1, 2024