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Crowds of Peaceful Protesters Descend Upon State House to Make Their Voices Heard as Alabama’s Redistricting Fight Intensifies

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle Montgomery—Several hundred to an estimated 1,000 demonstrators gathered peacefully Monday afternoon outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery, protesting a special legislative session called …

Ivey reverses course, calls special session amid ongoing redistricting battle following Supreme Court ruling

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has reversed course less than 24 hours after saying she would wait for the Supreme Court to hear Alabama’s …

Alabama House GOP Caucus Removes Lawmaker Over Alleged Recording of Private Meeting

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—Drama, drama, and more drama at the State Capitol. The Alabama House Republican Caucus has voted to remove one of its members following allegations …