Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law
The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law
The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state.
Alabama public health groups urge Ivey to veto vaping bill
The groups say carveouts in the bill favor the tobacco and vaping industries, and remove some state oversight.
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions
The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.
Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15
Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.
Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after shutdown prompts gas shortages
The company said it may still take several days for the supply chain to return to normal.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.
Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County
Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic.
Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam
The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials.
Gov. Kay Ivey urges calm amid gas pipeline shutdown, driver panic
Ivey's office said a gas shortage hasn't reached Alabama, and the pipelines should be back online by the end of the week.