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Gov. Kay Ivey said she anticipates calling a special session that will begin Oct. 28, 2021.
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Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
- Economy
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
- National
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
Sen. Britt congratulates new Senate Republican leadership
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education
- Education
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Opinion | Democrats need to start acting like Republicans
Opinion | A message to our party for its future, from its future
Opinion | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Opinion | Alabama’s absurd gambling predicament exposed again
Opinion | Support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday
2021 Legislative Session stories
Governor
The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Governor
The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties.
Featured Opinion
"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Featured Opinion
"This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year."
Elections
It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election.
Governor
Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year.
Governor
The legislation would authorize law enforcement to remove guests from an RV park at the request of the park operator.
Governor
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.