Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Elections Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to allow police to remove obnoxious RV park guests The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week 13 More than 300 bills were enacted this year. Beth LyonsMay 26, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to increase capital where getting financing is difficult Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to get capital to small businesses in rural and impoverished areas of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 25, 2021
Governor 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
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Governor Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools. Brandon MoseleyMay 21, 2021