COVID-19

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday announced that he and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced legislation meant to bolster telemedicine in Alabama and across the country.  The legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study telehealth programs and learn how they can be better used in future health emergencies. … Continued

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday called on state leaders to tell the public the truth about COVID-19, that even though we’re reopening after restrictions meant to slow its spread, the virus is “real” and “deadly” and it’s still spreading.  “COVID in Alabama is still raging,” Jones said during a press conference Thursday.  Jones … Continued

Social distancing, flatten the curve, contact tracing, PPE, zoom fatigue … these are some of the terms that have become part of our daily vernacular since mid-March. COVID-19 has upended lives and livelihoods and caused significant economic disruption throughout Alabama, particularly at the local level. Yet, even with the unprecedented challenges we’re all now facing, … Continued

Many years ago, as a younger lawyer, I was crossing the street to the Courthouse when I met a familiar black woman. We exchanged pleasantries, and she flattered me. “You sure do look like that lawyer on that movie, ‘A Time to Kill.’” I appreciated the compliment, though I’m not sure how Matthew McConaughey, who … Continued

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said Thursday that China’s government is paying university professors to spread propaganda and turn over American technology and intellectual property to the communist government. “Communist China is infiltrating American universities,” Brooks said. “They’re paying professors big money to spread Communist Chinese propaganda and turn over America’s intellectual property and key technology. … Continued

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced an executive order Wednesday mandating the wearing of face masks in the city, a day after the City Council vote on the requirement failed in a 4-4 tie. Reed said that after listening to warnings from health experts, he decided that the rule was necessary. Montgomery has seen rising hospitalizations … Continued

Alabama is beset by a worldwide pandemic, economic collapse and a growing cry for social justice for its black citizens. Anyone of these crises alone would require superior leadership of conscience, fortitude and political skill. But at this moment, who is leading? The silence of the state’s top leaders is troubling but speaks to the … Continued

The nation’s largest private sector business leadership organizations from 15 states released a public letter to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the COVID-19 fourth federal stimulus package to include substantial aid for state and local governments, as well as liability protection for employers. The full letter: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, … Continued

Since the first case of COVID-19 arrived in Alabama in March, Dr. Donald Williamson, the president of the Alabama Hospital Association, has said he’s confident the state’s hospitals can handle an influx of coronavirus patients. That changed Tuesday morning, when the state recorded the most COVID-19 patients ever being cared for across the state and, … Continued