New unemployment claims increased last week
Fifty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
COVID-19
Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22
People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.
Alabama Senate carries over bill to strip governor of some emergency powers
Sen. Bobby Singleton expressed concern that the state Legislature didn't take COVID-19 seriously and called it a "bad bill."
Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives
The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say.
Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too
Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines.
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See recent postsThoughts on the aftermath of March 13, 2020
"In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare."
Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion
The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only.
March 11, 2021
Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday.
March 11, 2021
House passes the largest state general fund budget in history
Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history.
Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23
The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas.