Legislature House committee advances COVID liability bill The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature BCA applauds passage of Taxpayer Stimulus Freedom and Business Tax Competitiveness acts The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk. StaffFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act would help stamp out illegal cockfighting "This isn’t Ancient Rome. It’s 2021. No civilized society should tolerate this form of staged cruelty." Marty IrbyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Analysis | “Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state "It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get." Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2021
Education Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Economy Hope Enterprise, Goldman Sachs partner to aid underserved small businesses The program expects to serve up to 5,000 businesses and support 30,000 employees and their family members throughout the region. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021