Senate passes bill requiring businesses to allow vaccine exemptions
Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.
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Business Council of Alabama: Anti-vaccine mandate bills put jobs at risk
The BCA said the bills cause confusion and forces businesses to "comply with conflicting state and federal laws."
Anti-vaccine mandate bills receive favorable reports in Senate committee
Senate bills 9 and 15 are a part of a larger slate of anti-vaccine mandate bills filed in the Statehouse during the previous week.
Protestors rally for consideration of anti-vaccine mandate legislation
The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews.
Anti-vaccine mandate legislation to highjack the special session
The legislation is extremely unpopular with the business and medical communities, and it could put a number of GOP lawmakers in a tough spot.
Alabama files lawsuit challenging Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates
Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S.
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11
A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say.
Alabama AG advises employers on medical and religious exemptions
The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance.
Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June
Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34 percent in June.
UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available
COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group.