Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
The college would shut down without a bailout.
Sen. Arthur Orr
Legislators Ledbetter, Orr call for excess funds to go toward tax rebate
The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.
Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections
House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math.
Senate bill would force doctors, pharmacies to provide off-label COVID-19 treatments
There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19.
Special session recap: State completes redistricting, passes anti-vaccine mandate bills
Here’s a look back at how the special session developed in both the House and Senate.
Vaccine exemption bill passes after day full of negotiations, changes
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Committee passes bill that would narrow vaccine passport ban to COVID-19
Two dissenters brought concerns that narrowing the language would allow pediatricians to deny services to children based on vaccination status.
Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package
With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon.
Senate committee approves open records bill
Alabama has been ranked last in the nation on access to public records.
Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills
The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana.