Education APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Governor Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Governor Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Governor Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Congress Sewell: There is no better place for Space Command than Huntsville The head of the Senate’s Intelligence Committee has joined a group of lawmakers calling on the Biden administration to review the decision. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
State Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state. StaffMay 18, 2021
National Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable. StaffMay 18, 2021
State Alabama League of Municipalities elects new president, vice president Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller was elected president and Tuskegee Mayor Lawrence F. “Tony” Haygood Jr. was elected vice president. StaffMay 18, 2021
Congress Shelby introduces SMART Act to establish flat tax The SMART Act establishes a flat income tax of 17 percent on all income. StaffMay 18, 2021
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