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Jacob Holmes is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected]

Are Alabama Christians filing religious exemptions taking God’s name in vain?

More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines.

November 9, 2021

Here’s a look back at how the special session developed in both the House and Senate.

November 8, 2021

The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.

November 5, 2021

The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.

November 4, 2021

Two dissenters brought concerns that narrowing the language would allow pediatricians to deny services to children based on vaccination status.

November 3, 2021

Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.

November 3, 2021

Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, said he expects the bills to pass the House as they are.

November 2, 2021

The plan drew objections from both Republicans and Democrats for a variety of reasons.

November 2, 2021

Substitution maps brought by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers were tabled.

November 1, 2021

The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews.

November 1, 2021