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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Deadline passes on prison contracts

With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders.

June 3, 2021

Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development

Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.

May 20, 2021

Senate leadership “pleased” with the 2021 Legislative Session

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

State Sen. Andrew Jones says he will seek re-election

State Sen. Andrew Jones has announced that he is running for a second term representing Alabama Senate District 10.

May 13, 2021

Senate passes priority economic development bills

The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission.

May 5, 2021

Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week

Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming.

May 4, 2021

Senate passes largest state General Fund budget in Alabama history

The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.

April 30, 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.

April 21, 2021

Senate to address gun bills when they return

The Senate is expected to consider Second Amendment rights legislation.

March 22, 2021

Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million

The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin.

March 19, 2021