Today was the final "public" hearing of the Alabama Redistricting Committee.

THERE IS NO SCENARIO where Republicans in the legislature have NOT been drawing their own plans. But after extensive questioning, they refused to say when any of their maps would be available for review.

Everyone is expected to vote on these unseen plans early next week.

#Gerrymandering #Redistricting #AlPol #ALNews #USPolitics #Politics @marcelias @gwaldby

Republicans are punishing military officers and weakening American readiness over culture-war horseshit.

“I’m unaware of anything that [officers] have done that would warrant them being disrespected, punished or delayed in their careers.” - Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/11/tommy-tuberville-officer-promotions-cq-brown-00105653 #ncpol #alpol #Tuberville #GOP #GOPTraitors #CCP #Putin #politics

📰 #FreeRead — Gifted | Police in Dadeville AL say 4 people were murdered at least 28 injured (five critically) in a mass-shooting at a "Sweet 16" birthday party Saturday night. Most were HS students.

One of the deceased was identified by the HS football team's pastor as senior Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell. His aunt described him as "a star."

#GunViolence in AL is 5th per capita in the US and gun deaths were up 54% between 2012 and 2021.

#Alabama #Guns #AL #ALPol

https://wapo.st/3A5hC56

But after Biden signs this bill, next Congress would be a good opportunity for Bishop to expand or form a counterpart to this NHA in Southwest Georgia or more of Georgia’s Black Belt region. #gapol #alpol

This is a big get for Sewell. Would be interested in seeing this extended into Southwest Georgia if Bishop wants it: https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-s-legislation-designating-alabama-s-black-belt-national #Alabama #Georgia #BlackBelt #BlackBeltRegion #alpol #gapol #nha #NationalHeritageAreas #NationalHeritageAreas #tourism #BlackMastodon #BlackFediverse #swga

Time’s up for TikTok for state government workers while on the job after Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced she was banning the use of the Chinese-owned social media app on government devices and government networks.

https://www.al.com/politics/2022/12/ivey-bans-tiktok-from-state-government-devices-network-to-thwart-chinese-infiltration-activities.html

#ALPol #SociaMedia #COMSEC

@hhardy01 State senator, I see. I wonder what policies specifically Alabama implemented, how they compare with elsewhere?

#alpol #covid19

I thought #Newsweek had shutdown.