NEWS POLITICS State Alabama In The Crosshairs: Alabama Two Black Representatives Speak Out As State Prepares For Redistricting May 2, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) – In a move already igniting fierce political backlash, Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw Alabama’s congressional district lines—just days after the Supreme…
NEWS POLITICS State Gov. Ivey Calls Costly Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps, Sparking Fierce Pushback from Alabama Democrats May 1, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing Alabama’s congressional district maps, a move that is already igniting sharp political debate over…
NEWS State Prison System In Crisis: ADOC Commissioner John Hamm Retires Amid Violence, Staff Shortages, And $1 Billion Healthcare Fallout April 29, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Leadership at the Alabama Department of Corrections is undergoing a major shakeup as Commissioner John Q. Hamm announced his retirement Tuesday, stepping down at a time…
LOCAL NEWS POLITICS State Alabama 2026 Election: Key Deadlines, Primary Day, And What Voters Need To Know Now April 28, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport)- As Alabama prepares for a high-stakes 2026 election cycle, state and local officials are urging residents to act quickly to ensure their voter registration is current ahead…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama New South Alliance Announces Key Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Primary Election April 14, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Members of the Alabama New South Alliance (ANSA), an organization closely aligned with the Alabama New South Coalition, convened Saturday, April 11, 2026, for their Spring…
NEWS POLITICS State On the Campaign Trail: Alabama Democrats Make Their Case as 2026 Primary Approaches April 6, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — With just weeks remaining before Alabama’s 2026 primary election, the Democratic race for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S. Senate is shifting into high gear, as candidates…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama House Advances Sweeping Voting Reform Bill After Years of Stalemate April 4, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport)— After years of stalled efforts and partisan gridlock, a comprehensive voting reform proposal backed by Democrats cleared a significant hurdle this week in the Alabama House of…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama Legislature Approves Utility Overhaul, Raising Concerns Over Rate Oversight April 1, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — The Alabama Legislature has approved a far-reaching overhaul of the state’s utility regulatory system, advancing a bill that could significantly influence how electricity rates are set—and…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama House Republicans Remove Rep. Arnold Mooney From Closed-Door Caucus Meeting April 1, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Tensions within the Alabama House Republican caucus escalated this week after Rep. Arnold Mooney was removed from a private caucus meeting for allegedly recording the closed-door…
NEWS POLITICS State Gov. Kay Ivey Hospitalized, Undergoes Procedure to Treat Lung Fluid March 31, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Kay Ivey is recovering after undergoing a minor medical procedure Tuesday afternoon at Baptist Medical Center South, following several weeks of persistent discomfort. According to a…
NATIONAL NEWS POLITICS State Alabama Senators Vote to Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Third Time March 26, 2026 The BuzzReport WASHINGTON, D.C. (BuzzReport) — Alabama’s U.S. Senators, Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, voted this week to reject a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential authority over ongoing U.S. military…
NEWS POLITICS State Covington County Lawsuit Challenges Tuberville’s Eligibility in Alabama Governor’s Race March 24, 2026 The BuzzReport Covington County, AL (BuzzReport) — A legal challenge filed Tuesday in Covington County Circuit Court has intensified scrutiny surrounding U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and his bid for governor, as Republican…
CRIME NEWS State Teen Shot by 6-Year-Old Brother in Home of Alabama Republican State Rep.; Investigation Underway March 24, 2026 The BuzzReport Trinity, AL (BuzzReport) — Authorities in Lawrence County are investigating a shooting involving two young brothers that occurred Saturday afternoon inside a family home in Trinity. According to Max Sanders,…
NEWS POLITICS State Doug Jones Calls for Temporary Suspension of Alabama Gas Tax Amid Rising Fuel Costs March 21, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Alabama gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is urging state leaders to take immediate action on rising fuel costs by temporarily suspending the state’s gasoline and diesel taxes.…
COMMUNITY NEWS POLITICS State Another Alabama Senate Bill Raises Concerns Over Executive Control of Public Service Commission March 10, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) – A newly introduced bill in the Alabama Senate is drawing scrutiny from critics who say it could shift significant power over the state’s utility regulation away…
NEWS POLITICS State Morgan Murphy Exits Alabama U.S. Senate Race, Eyes Congressional Bid March 10, 2026 The BuzzReport Auburn, AL (BuzzReport) — Former Trump administration official and onetime staffer to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Morgan Murphy, announced Monday that he is ending his campaign for the U.S. Senate…
COMMUNITY NEWS State Advocates to Present New Medicaid Expansion Analysis at Montgomery Briefing March 6, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Health care advocates and policy experts will gather at the Alabama State House next week to present new research examining the potential financial and health impacts…
