Health Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
News Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle addresses St. Clair County Republicans Odle spoke to the St. Clair Republican Party about why he believes he would be a more effective governor. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 71 percent were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 21, 2021
Health Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID community development grants Ivey awarded a $1 million grant to Blount Count, $600,000 to Limestone County, $500,000 to Autauga County and $400,000 to Franklin County. StaffMay 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports” Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Governor Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
State Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state. StaffMay 18, 2021
National Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable. StaffMay 18, 2021