State Rep. Colvin files bill to block mask mandates
A variety of medical experts, including at UAB, have published statistics that show masks were an effective way to prevent the COVID-19 transmission.
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Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope.
House committee approves bill to allow virtual attendance of parole hearings
The bill was met with no opposition and moved to the House floor for potential passage.
Gov. Ivey signs patient-visitation legislation into law
The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities.
House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk
The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.
Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate
The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours.
Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer
Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards.
Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill
A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it.
Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama
Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say.