Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob Holmes16 hours ago
Legislature Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
Legislature Bill to ban foreign-made U.S. and Alabama state flags passes Senate The bill passed the Senate 28-2 and now moves to the state House for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
Legislature Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature Democrats condemn Sen. Sam Givhan for being sole vote against COVID relief appropriations Democrat Korey Wilson is challenging Givhan in the Alabama Senate in the upcoming elections scheduled for later this year. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Dan Roberts leads effort to block $87.7 million tax hike on Alabama families Families will pay an extra $87.7 million in state taxes unless the Legislature passes legislation to guarantee they will not be penalized for benefitting... StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority purchases land for inland intermodal port The Alabama Port Authority purchased 272 acres in Montgomery to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: First special session The annual regular session, which began on Jan. 11 before being suspended, will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Beth LyonsJanuary 31, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding “I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature." StaffJanuary 28, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate approves COVID aid spending bill The bill, which details the spending of $772 million in federal aid, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022
Legislature Alabama Legislature set to vote on federal COVID aid spending package The bills detail plans to spend $772 million in federal COVID aid on infrastructure, health care, broadband and more. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022