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Federal judges block Alabama's congressional map switch

Federal judges put the brakes on Alabama's efforts to revert to its 2023 congressional maps.

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A federal court has put the brakes on Alabama&#x27;s efforts to revert to its 2023 congressional maps for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this year&#x27;s elections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/20/alabama-governor-race-senate-house-primary-elections" data-vars-content-id="1c88577b-b99f-45d7-af11-79d593abc7d2" data-vars-headline="Federal judges block Alabama&#x27;s congressional map switch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/20/alabama-governor-race-senate-house-primary-elections" target="_self">this year&#x27;s elections</a>.Why it matters: If Alabamans vote this fall under the 2023 maps, one of the state&#x27;s seven House seats would likely flip from blue to red.<ul><li>The decision also carries implications for Alabama&#x27;s upcoming special primaries, with wheels <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already turning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/12/scotus-rulings-reshape-alabama-primary-elections" data-vars-content-id="1c88577b-b99f-45d7-af11-79d593abc7d2" data-vars-headline="Federal judges block Alabama&#x27;s congressional map switch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/12/scotus-rulings-reshape-alabama-primary-elections" target="_self">already turning</a> on a plan to put the former maps in effect for midterm elections.</li></ul>

Alabama governor's race set, others head to runoffs

Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones each won their primaries by big margins Tuesday.

Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones were the big winners last night, securing their places on the November gubernatorial ballot with huge margins. Why it matters: Primary elections are in the rearview, and Alabama voters are now looking ahead to November&#x27;s elections that will name a new senator and governor.

10 minutes with NASA chief Jared Isaacman

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman returned to Huntsville last week to cut the ribbon on Space Camp's new Innovation4 Skills Training Center.

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman returned to Huntsville last week to cut the ribbon on Space Camp&#x27;s new Innovation4 Skills Training Center.Why it matters: He spoke to local media ahead of the event, telling Axios about NASA&#x27;s efforts to bring more roles in-house, its work with private sector space companies and more.

Huntsville STEM high school to open applications for 2026

There's no charge to attend, but students must live within the Huntsville City Schools district.

Education

<figure><img alt="A student, a young woman, gestures toward a research presentation titled &quot;How has AI impacted Gen Z Health?&quot; as a teacher looks on. " height="795" id="90f8f5c8-5125-4030-8e54-4d1245a95545" src="https://images.axios.com/sRx2QtIpsOWcPOxVerXIhFpGnCg=/2025/09/24/1758728675619.jpeg" width="976"/><figcaption>Dozens of students have published research papers. Photo: Courtesy of New Century Tech High School</figcaption></figure>Huntsville&#x27;s only full magnet high school will start accepting applications for the 2026 school year on Oct. 17.Why it matters: New Century Technology High School is focused on preparing students for STEM careers that are in high demand in Huntsville.

Toyota doubles down on STEM with $4.2M to Huntsville schools

The funding follows a similar grant in 2023 of $6.7 million from Toyota.

Toyota Alabama announced a $4.2 million grant to Huntsville Schools to fund access to STEM and other resources for elementary and middle school students.Why it matters: The funding, from Toyota&#x27;s Driving Possibilities initiative, is better equipping classrooms and preparing students to pursue careers that fit their interests.

Huntsville, Madison schools continue efforts under desegregation orders

Huntsville City Schools is now awaiting a decision from federal court on its partial unitary status.

Huntsville and Madison County are among dozens of school systems across the South with active federal desegregation orders.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="6fd97a3e-d157-4e25-84fa-c9bf78429374" data-vars-headline="Huntsville, Madison schools continue efforts under desegregation orders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> administration is signaling it wants to ditch <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal desegregation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/doj-decades-old-school-desegregation-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="6fd97a3e-d157-4e25-84fa-c9bf78429374" data-vars-headline="Huntsville, Madison schools continue efforts under desegregation orders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/doj-decades-old-school-desegregation-louisiana" target="_self">federal desegregation</a> efforts in public school systems, a move that would end much-debated, decades-old programs mainly aimed at improving education opportunities for nonwhite students.

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A symbol map showing U.S. school districts with open court cases related to desegregation. In May 2025, there are 84 cases still open, ranging from 45 to 62 years old and mostly concentrated in southern states. The oldest cases are in Alabama and Louisiana, while newer cases are further north in New York and Indiana.

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Huntsville STEM high school to open applications for 2026

Toyota doubles down on STEM with $4.2M to Huntsville schools

Huntsville, Madison schools continue efforts under desegregation orders