Courts Parents sue AMCC for failing to create patient registry, delaying cannabis access Parents demand court intervention as Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission delays treatment access despite clear legal mandates. Bill Britt11 hours ago
Prisons Judge dismisses assault charge against Alabama correctional officer The correctional officer has been sued multiple times by incarcerated men alleging he assaulted them, with one case settling before trial. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2021
State Governor awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration. StaffNovember 9, 2021
Health Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 8, 2021
State Sen. Shelby to donate official papers, records to the University of Alabama Shelby was first elected to the United States Senate in 1986 and is currently in his sixth and final term. StaffNovember 8, 2021
Governor Ivey signs anti-vaccine mandate bills into law Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position." John H. GlennNovember 5, 2021
Health OSHA releases COVID-19 vaccine mandate rule for millions of workers OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 5, 2021
Prisons Man serving at Donaldson prison dies Jonathan Click, 33, was found unresponsive by prison staff. He's the latest in at least four recent deaths of incarcerated people in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 5, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Butler for state Senate “I am elated for the endorsement from the Forestry Association,” Butler said. StaffNovember 5, 2021
Governor Ivey signs redistricting bills, $80 million in funding for hospitals, nursing homes State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 4, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks personally profits under Biden energy policies He’s also referred to it, and to the Biden energy policy, as “socialist.” Bill BrittNovember 4, 2021