Alabama doctors behind anti-vaccine letter to Kay Ivey
Misinformation on COVID-19 is resulting in a public health crisis and filling Alabama’s hospital beds with the unvaccinated.
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Alabama House passes prison bid, including $400 million in COVID aid, limited reforms
Three prison construction bills and one sentencing reform bill head to the Senate on Thursday. A second reform bill was killed by Republican opposition.
Alabama House committee approves $1.3 billion prison construction plan
The three bills now head to the full House for a possible vote Wednesday.
Governor responds to call for feds not to allow COVID aid for new prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey and Senate President Gred Reed responded Tuesday to a letter sent by U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler.
Jerry Nadler asks feds to block use of COVID aid to build Alabama’s new prisons
Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons.
Alabama Legislature begins special session on prison construction, reforms
House committees are to meet Tuesday to debate bills on prison construction and two bills on criminal justice reform.
U.S. Senate candidate forum set for Tuesday in Huntsville
Congressman Mo Brooks will not attend the forum because of pending votes in Washington.
Most voting SBC members in Alabama against waiving privilege in abuse review
The executive committee has until Tuesday to decide whether it'll waive attorney-client privilege in a review of sexual abuse allegations.
COVID booster shots available for some Alabamians beginning Friday
Only those who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and meet other criteria can get a booster shot.
Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic
The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony.