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
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties. StaffMay 28, 2021
Local news Montgomery police say kidnapping suspect died by suicide, was not killed by police A day after an attorney alleged Montgomery police shot an unarmed man, Montgomery's district attorney says the man shot himself Josh MoonMay 27, 2021
Governor Governor signs legislation to codify ban on curbside voting Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Public safety ALEA launches new missing persons emergency alert system Participants can choose their preferred methods of communication. Micah DanneyMay 27, 2021
Governor Governor signs Seizure Safe Schools Act The legislation would allow a voluntary medication assistant to administer seizure medication to a child if a nurse isn't available. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Congress Shelby highlights importance of a robust intelligence apparatus Shelby pointed to recent cyberattacks and hacks on the Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds hacks as examples. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021
Infrastructure Trucking Association files comments on proposed I-10 truck-only toll bridge The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project. StaffMay 27, 2021
State Dr. Chad Mathis joins API as a distinguished fellow CEO Caleb Crosby has announced the addition of Dr. Chad Mathis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the API staff. Brandon MoseleyMay 27, 2021