EEOC says employers can require vaccines
The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.
COVID-19
Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery
Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama.
How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains
Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.
Alabama GOP members of Congress criticize Biden’s budget proposal
Shelby, Palmer, Aderholt and Carl were all highly critical of President Joe Biden's new $6 trillion budget proposal.
New unemployment claims fell last week
71 percent of last week's new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act
Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year.
Governor awards COVID block grants to Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties.
May 28, 2021
Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law
However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports.
Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties
The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama.
May 24, 2021