Legislature House passes pay raise for teachers and other education employees Education employees will receive a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase for the 2022 fiscal year. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature House advances education budget The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Elections Paschal wins Republican primary in House District 73 Paschal won the House District 73 Republican primary runoff by just 64 votes. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
State Terri Bozeman Lovell named executive director of the Alabama State Bar Judge Terri Bozeman Lovell is the first woman to be the executive director of the Alabama State Bar in history. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
State Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
Legislature Vaccine registry bill dies in Senate Health committee The legislation would have required healthcare providers to report vaccination records to a state-managed registry. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature Houses passes bill to expand broadband access in the state The legislation would set up a plan for broadband expansion in the state of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature House to consider education budget Tuesday The 2022 education budget is $7.65 billion and the largest in state history. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021