National Another GOP attorneys general group leader resigns amid Capitol attack fallout Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall leads the association's dark-money fundraising arm, which aided in planning the Jan. 6 rally. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 health order to expire May 31 Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped nearly in half State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2021
Health Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban would face swift lawsuit The ACLU, the ACLU of Alabama and the New York City-based law firm Lambda Legal say a lawsuit would be imminent. Eddie BurkhalterApril 29, 2021
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law. Eddie BurkhalterApril 28, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
Legislature Committee approves permitless carry, ban on enforcing federal guns laws The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
State Census shows Alabama will not lose congressional seat Alabama was projected as a state likely to lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Eddie BurkhalterApril 26, 2021