U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule.
Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves
The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.
State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on
The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.
Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition”
Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side.
Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example
Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”
Alabama House Republicans unveil 2022 agenda
Many issues on the agenda are not a surprise: banning Critical Race Theory, allowing permitless carry, expanding rural broadband and more.
New Alabama Legislature website now online
Senate Secretary Pat Harris called the website “probably the No. 1 legislative website in the nation” Tuesday during a demonstration for stakeholders.
Alabama Legislature to roll out revamped website
Statehouse officials said the changes will make the site easier to navigate and provide more information.
Lawmaker says COVID vaccine exemption forms “working exactly as they should”
More than 30,000 forms have been downloaded and only 31 have been appealed, according to the law's sponsor Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Fairhope.
Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues
Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets.