Palmer, Aderholt support appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill
This bill funds the federal government through fiscal year 2021.
COVID-19
Gov. Kay Ivey, two top state health officials get first doses of Pfizer vaccine
“We need everybody to be immune to this thing and to step up,” the governor said.
What’s in the $900 billion COVID aid package?
Congress approved coronavirus relief legislation for the first time in months. Here’s what’s inside.
December is on track to be Alabama’s deadliest month of the pandemic
From cases and deaths to hospitalizations, December is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic.
Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package
This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.
Birmingham-area hospitals plead with public to avoid risky behaviors
The pleas came as the state on Friday set another record for new daily cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Alabama getting 19,500 fewer vaccine doses than expected next week
“That makes it pretty challenging,” Alabama’s state health officer said of planning for vaccine rollout after the unexpected reduction.
Second shipment of Pfizer vaccine to Alabama will be reduced
Alabama is among the states receiving fewer doses of the vaccine than initially anticipated.
ADP Chairman England questions Gov. Ivey’s expansion of government, executive orders
“There will be a case study on the executive order power that the governor has used,” England said.
FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine
The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation.