Legislature Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Legislature Groups call on House, Senate to take up repeal of Habitual Felony Offender Act Rep. Chris England's bill would repeal the law and allow incarcerated people serving under it a chance to have sentences revisited. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Health Birmingham nonprofit seeks funding for mobile hearing lab for children The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Prisons Barclays aiding Alabama prison financing despite pledge against private prison companies Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2021
State SBA offering loans to Alabamians, businesses impacted by January tornado Filing deadlines are June 1 for property damage loans and Jan. 3, 2022, for economic injury loans. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2021
Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Courts Alabama man charged with conspiracy in U.S. Capitol attack Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021