Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Governor Alabama public health groups urge Ivey to veto vaping bill The groups say carveouts in the bill favor the tobacco and vaping industries, and remove some state oversight. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Infrastructure Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after shutdown prompts gas shortages The company said it may still take several days for the supply chain to return to normal. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
News Gov. Kay Ivey urges calm amid gas pipeline shutdown, driver panic Ivey's office said a gas shortage hasn't reached Alabama, and the pipelines should be back online by the end of the week. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021