State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities
The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.
Legislature
Alabama lawmaker will attend her 19th COVID funeral
Rep. Barbara Drummond: “This virus has exposed the skeletons of not only Alabama but across the nation."
Alabama man arrested near Capitol had notes, cache of weapons, records show
Among the names on the handwritten notes in Coffman's truck was Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana.
Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels: “I thought I was going to die”
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels described his two-week battle with COVID.
Bill would require schools to play Star-Spangled Banner weekly
Sen. Gerald Allen introduced the legislation that would require schools to play the national anthem at least once per week.
Governor sets special election dates for House District 73 races
Gov. Kay Ivey set the special primary election for March 30 and the general for July 13.
First Black chief clerk of the Alabama House since Reconstruction appointed
Natalyn Williams is the first Black person since at least Reconstruction to hold the position.
ADP Chairman England questions Gov. Ivey’s expansion of government, executive orders
“There will be a case study on the executive order power that the governor has used,” England said.
How COVID-19 has impacted Alabama government
COVID-19 has heavily affected the Alabama political world.
Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election
The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
December 7, 2020