Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle addresses St. Clair County Republicans
Odle spoke to the St. Clair Republican Party about why he believes he would be a more effective governor.
COVID-19
New unemployment claims decreased last week
Of the new claims, 71 percent were estimated to be due to the pandemic.
Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says
UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.
Governor awards COVID community development grants
Ivey awarded a $1 million grant to Blount Count, $600,000 to Limestone County, $500,000 to Autauga County and $400,000 to Franklin County.
May 19, 2021
Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
Bill to curb governor, state health officer’s emergency powers fails
A Republican said before the vote that the bill could cost the state federal money, while Democrats decried it as dangerous.
Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response
Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state.
May 18, 2021
Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud
The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable.
May 18, 2021
New unemployment claims increased slightly
78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions
The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.