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Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis

Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from Saturday until sunrise on Monday, following the death of civil rights icon and Georgia Congressman John Lewis on Friday. “As we prepare to lay Congressman Lewis to rest, we are honored to welcome him home to Alabama to sit overlooking Dexter Avenue, as … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 24, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey urges Alabamians to fill out 2020 Census

“To put it plainly, 60 percent just won't get it. Self-response at that level just will not cut the mustard," Gov. Kay Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 21, 2020

Piedmont poll worker in Tuesday’s runoff tests positive for COVID-19, hospitalized

A poll worker who worked during Tuesday’s runoff election in Piedmont, Alabama, later tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized, according to Piedmont Mayor Bill Baker. On Tuesday, 475 ballots were cast at that Calhoun County polling location. Baker discussed the matter in a post to his personal Facebook page and to the city’s Facebook … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 20, 2020

Seven counties get grants to expand internet access

Seven internet providers will receive $2.9 million in grants between them to extend broadband services in seven Alabama communities, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Thursday. The grants were awarded through the Alabama Accessibility Fund that was created to extend service to homes, businesses and “community anchors” in unserved or underserved areas of the state. … Continued

Micah Danney

July 17, 2020

Jones: Tuberville is undermining governor’s mask order

"Following the Governor’s order is the most important thing all of us can do to get the virus under control. No mixed signals. I support the Governor’s order," Sen. Doug Jones said.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey announces creation of “Innovate Alabama”

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the creation of a first-of-its kind statewide commission on entrepreneurship and innovation, meant to promote innovation across the state and cut red tape for those seeking to start new businesses. The 15-member Alabama Innovation Commission, to be known as Innovate Alabama, will allow innovators to “engage policymakers, exchange ideas … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020

White House task force member worried about the South, meets with Gov. Kay Ivey

Birx emphasized "very strongly" that this is a critical time for the South to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to the governor’s office.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 15, 2020

“An overstep”: Lieutenant governor bemoans governor’s statewide mask order

“Issuing a statewide face mask mandate, however, is an overstep that infringes upon the property rights of business owners and the ability of individuals to make their own health decisions,” Alabama's lieutenant governor said.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 15, 2020

Alabama governor issues statewide face mask order amid COVID-19 surge

Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision came the same day the state saw its highest single-day increase in reported COVID-19 deaths and the day after the previous record.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 15, 2020

Is “herd immunity” a reasonable strategy for Alabama? Evidence suggests it’s not

State Sen. Del Marsh suggested herd immunity may be the only strategy for Alabama going forward. The science behind such a strategy is still in question, and what evidence is available suggests it may be hard if not impossible to achieve.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 12, 2020