Politics May 12 Trump's redistricting push falters in South Carolina Senate but notches a win in Missouri's top court South Carolina senators defied his push Tuesday, while Missouri's top court upheld a new map backed by Trump that could benefit Republicans in the midterm elections.
Politics May 12 Supreme Court halts order on Alabama's U.S. House map, giving GOP an opening to gain seat The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to eliminate one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
Politics May 08 Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts Demonstrators outside the Alabama Statehouse on Friday shouted “fight for democracy” and “down with white supremacy.”…
Politics May 07 WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in…
Politics May 06 Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year House redistricting despite protests The stakes are high for minority voters who stand to lose their preferred representatives and for any Republican lawmakers reluctant to follow Trump's wishes.
Politics May 05 Tennessee lawmakers consider redrawing the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district Republican lawmakers in several Southern states are seizing on the opportunity afforded by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to redraw congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections.
Politics May 04 Alabama and Tennessee governors have called special legislative sessions to draw new congressional districts Republicans are eyeing the possibility of getting new lines in place for the 2026 midterm elections, or at least for 2028.
Politics Apr 06 Utility board elections face surge of attention as electricity rates rise Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.
Nation Mar 10 Alabama governor commutes death sentence of 75-year-old inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot Ivey said she thought it would be "unjust" to execute Burton, considering that the shooter was not executed.
Politics Feb 12 Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states Grieving parents pushed Texas lawmakers to approve new safety requirements for camps, including mandating detailed emergency plans and emergency warning systems. Now, parents are now urging lawmakers in Alabama and elsewhere to tighten regulations.