Eddie Burkhalter, Author at Alabama Political Reporter • Page 53 of 159

Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law

While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021

Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021

Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021

McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2021

The mayor's proposed budget includes more than $14 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021

The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021

A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021

The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021

Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.

Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021