State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Health Health Insurance enrollment period for Affordable Care Act ends Aug. 15 After passage of the American Rescue Plan, the average cost of Obamacare premiums in Alabama fell to $70. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Alabama hospitals caring for 37 children with COVID, some in ICUs Alabama hospitals are seeing younger COVID-19 patients who do not have underlying medical conditions. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2021
Health Birmingham hospitals see surge of COVID patients, plead for more vaccinations Leaders of eight Birmingham area hospitals said the delta strain is filling beds with younger, sicker patients faster than ever before. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2021
State Rep. Rogers salutes retiring Army Depot Commander Colonel Marvin Walker Walker has served as the 36th commander of the Anniston Army Depot, the largest employer in Calhoun County, since July 2019. Brandon MoseleyAugust 5, 2021
State Rep. Terri Sewell welcomes Rep. Barbra Lee, youth leaders to Summit The week-long summit brought together 60 high school-age youths from California and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 5, 2021
Health Attendees at Republican event cheered Alabama’s low COVID vaccination rate Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
State Federal official’s report says Amazon interfered with union vote The National Labor Relations Board hearing officer said Amazon's placement of a mailbox outside the facility to collect ballots "tainted the election." Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates “Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021
State Governor awards funds for energy assistance to low-income persons The grants will enable 20 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families. StaffAugust 4, 2021