Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
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Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic
Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone.
Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign
Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor.
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.
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.
Rick Pate is running for re-election
Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate announced that he is seeking re-election in 2022.
Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”
Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.
Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics
The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight.
Transcript: President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress
President Joe Biden asked lawmakers to work with him to pass his agenda in an address to a Joint Session of Congress.
April 29, 2021
Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation
The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency.