Governor House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures. Jacob Holmes22 hours ago
Congress Carl cosponsors bill to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure Carl accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "holding the American people hostage." John H. GlennOctober 27, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Corruption Hubbard’s attorney asks judge to consider apology and early release Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is serving a 28-month sentence for 11 felony convictions. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Congress Sewell cosponsors legislation to increase Social Security The legislation would provide the first benefits increase in 50 years. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2021
Economy Alabama tax revenues surged in 2021 The ETF and general fund grew by more than 11 percent compared to 2020 numbers. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2021
Prisons Former Alabama federal prison guard sentenced in sexual abuse case Eric Todd Ellis sexually abused an incarcerated woman at a federal prison in Aliceville, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Health FDA advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
Health 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. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
Elections Secretary of State announces legislative blackout period for campaign finance fundraising The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021. StaffOctober 26, 2021
Health Alabama Democrats: Mandates aren’t new, save lives In a statement responding to Gov. Ivey's executive order, the ADP says vaccine mandates have been in place for generations. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2021