Elections Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Health Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S. Micah DanneyJune 2, 2021
Health EEOC says employers can require vaccines The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021
Governor Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Health How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time. Micah DanneyMay 31, 2021
Congress Alabama GOP members of Congress criticize Biden’s budget proposal Shelby, Palmer, Aderholt and Carl were all highly critical of President Joe Biden's new $6 trillion budget proposal. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims fell last week 71 percent of last week's new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties. StaffMay 28, 2021
Health Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021