Elections Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate. StaffJuly 8, 2021
Elections Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022 McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Legislature Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Architects, fire chiefs say bill could jeopardize students, first responders The president of the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs says the bill would strip critical school construction oversight. Eddie BurkhalterApril 12, 2021
Health Birmingham nonprofit seeks funding for mobile hearing lab for children The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Elections Keith Kelley is running for Alabama Senate District 12 Incumbent Del Marsh has announced his retirement from the Senate at the end of this term. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021