vaccine mandates

Elections

Tim James begins third gubernatorial run with fire and brimstone

"And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James said.

January 13, 2022

ALGOP undercut at-will work laws. A question for business leaders: What’s next?

With no second party to force debate and compromise, Alabama's government will continue to drift towards the far-right fringes.

November 8, 2021

Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate

Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.

November 8, 2021

Ivey signs anti-vaccine mandate bills into law

Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position."

November 5, 2021

OSHA releases COVID-19 vaccine mandate rule for millions of workers

OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months.

November 5, 2021

Alabama business owners and the costs of me-first, Republican politics

CEOs and owners are watching helplessly as Alabama lawmakers sell them out in the interest of political self-preservation.

November 3, 2021

Protestors rally for consideration of anti-vaccine mandate legislation

The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews.

November 1, 2021

Alabama files lawsuit challenging Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates

Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S.

October 30, 2021

State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session

It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.

October 29, 2021

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth calls for “all-fronts political war” over Biden’s vaccine mandates

Alabama has the fourth lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and more than 15,000 Alabamians have died from COVID-19.

October 26, 2021