Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel
Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks.
Department of Justice: Alabama prisons still deadly, years after warnings
Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice.
Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022
McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee.
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.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes largest budget in city’s history
The mayor's proposed budget includes more than $14 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Governor’s amended bill removing some oversight from school construction passes
The amended bill delays impact on K-12 school construction projects until Feb. 1, 2022.
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.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan
The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit.
Bill to ban treatments for transgender minors dies before coming to the House floor
Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.