Courts U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2022
Elections Durant begins “Alabama First” campaign tour Durant said he will focus on “stopping COVID mandates, defending our constitutional rights and firing the career politicians across the state.” StaffJanuary 4, 2022
Governor Ivey issues formal comment letter on federal contractor mandate “In my view, the contractor mandate … is illegal and unconstitutional,” Ivey states in the letter. StaffDecember 20, 2021
Legislature Special session recap: State completes redistricting, passes anti-vaccine mandate bills Here’s a look back at how the special session developed in both the House and Senate. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2021
Governor Ivey signs anti-vaccine mandate bills into law Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position." John H. GlennNovember 5, 2021
Legislature House committee passes bill requiring businesses to honor exemptions to vaccine mandates The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor. Jacob HolmesNovember 4, 2021
Legislature Protestors rally for consideration of anti-vaccine mandate legislation The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2021