Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law
The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state.
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Alabama public health groups urge Ivey to veto vaping bill
The groups say carveouts in the bill favor the tobacco and vaping industries, and remove some state oversight.
Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15
Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.
Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County
Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic.
Gov. Kay Ivey urges calm amid gas pipeline shutdown, driver panic
Ivey's office said a gas shortage hasn't reached Alabama, and the pipelines should be back online by the end of the week.
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"By ending federal benefits, Republicans are sending a clear message to struggling workers: Stop being lazy."
Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services.
May 10, 2021
Alabama could lose unused COVID-19 vaccines to other states
The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13.
Alabama’s COVID-19 health order to expire May 31
Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6.