Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week Of the new claims, 58 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyFebruary 19, 2021
National American life expectancy falls as COVID-19 deaths top 500,000 The CDC reports that American life expectancy has dropped a full year in the first six months of 2020. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination numbers improve, but still lag behind other states The Biden administration announced Tuesday that states would see a 25 percent increase in vaccine shipments this week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Health Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Congress Tuberville concerned about COVID-19 spread from migrants Tuberville said that COVID health and safety protocols at the border are "both disturbing and discouraging." Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
Health Winter weather closes some vaccination sites, county health departments Vaccination clinics are to be rescheduled, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2021
Health Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 13, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims continue to increase The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021