Alabama Senate Runoff: New polling from The Alabama Poll shows Jared Hudson leading Rep. Barry Moore in the June 16 GOP runoff (48.7% to 39.2%), with 12.1% undecided, as the race tightens and questions about Moore’s and Hudson’s backgrounds keep surfacing. Tax & State Politics: John Wahl is pushing to eliminate Alabama’s state income tax, arguing it would deliver “immediate tax relief” and help recruit jobs and industry. Death Penalty Court Fight: Alabama is moving to proceed with an execution of Jeffrey Lee despite federal rulings blocking nitrogen hypoxia, with the state pointing to other methods while appeals continue. GOP Party Challenge: The Alabama Republican Party is set to hold a closed-door hearing on Ken McFeeters’ challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s primary win, centered on residency eligibility. Reproductive Rights: Democrats marked the Griswold anniversary by urging protection for contraception access in Alabama amid broader federal and state pressure. Extremism Watch: The SPLC released its Year in Hate & Extremism report, warning hard-right groups expanded influence across major institutions in 2025. Higher Ed & Leadership: UF trustees unanimously selected Stuart Bell as president, with state approval still pending.