Legislature Alcohol delivery bill receives favorable report from Senate committee The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said. Bill BrittFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session begins The Alabama House of Representatives has already had one member test positive for the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Reed officially replaces Marsh as state Senate pro tem Reed had already been unanimously selected by the Republican Senate supermajority at their caucus meeting this fall. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Voters aren’t holding Alabama politicians accountable, and it shows "The silence of ALGOP voters on the actions of ALGOP lawmakers is creating an environment where corruption can thrive." Josh MoonFebruary 3, 2021
Party politics Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address “Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Education No Kid Hungry campaign gives $422,500 to school meal programs in Alabama Twelve Alabama school districts will receive grants to support school meal programs. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2021
Economy NFIB: Alabama small business would lose millions without COVID tax deduction Small businesses should be able to deduct forgiven expenses paid for with federal PPP loans on state income taxes, the NFIB says. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
State BCA names new administrative assistant, policy analyst for governmental affairs William Newman will serve as the administrative assistant and policy analyst for the governmental affairs team. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Economy Report shows Alabama making strides in workforce development “Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said. StaffFebruary 3, 2021