Health Gov. Kay Ivey applauds schools for dropping face mask orders Alabama has the lowest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID in the nation, and the fourth-highest number of COVID deaths per capita. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2022
Elections Former president Trump meets with U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt at Mar-a-Lago The former president and Britt discussed a range of subjects, including Trump's impression of the Alabama Senate hopeful Mike Durant. Bill BrittFebruary 18, 2022
Legislature Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy” The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill. John H. GlennFebruary 18, 2022
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses eight in statewide races Endorsements from the state's largest farm group are sought after. ALFA has more than 340,000 members. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2022
Legislature Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Environment Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2022
Prisons Man serving at Ventress prison dies Riley Henderson, 25, was found unresponsive on Feb. 5, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth praises passage of military stability commission legislative package The package of bills now travels to the House of Representatives. StaffFebruary 17, 2022
State During Alabama visit, Secretary Haaland highlights efforts to advance equity and justice Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Alabama to explore how the Department of the Interior can help tell America’s story. StaffFebruary 17, 2022