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The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.
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- Elections
- Governor
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
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Parker Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- 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
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
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
- 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 | Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them
Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best
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
2021 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
Governor
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Legislature
Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.
Featured Opinion
"There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments."
Legislature
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
Legislature
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Legislature
The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes.
Legislature
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Legislature
The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session.