Legislature House committee OKs congressional and Alabama House district maps Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Health FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11 A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves redistricting bills, $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Re-gerrymandering is underway in Montgomery with federal lawsuit filed If approved, the proposed district maps would keep about 95 percent of legislative seats non-competitive. Josh MoonOctober 29, 2021
Health Alabama AG advises employers on medical and religious exemptions The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Environment Black Warrior Riverkeeper threatens Drummond with lawsuit over mine water pumping The river protection group has given the company 60 days to stop pumping or the group said it plans to file a lawsuit. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature 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. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Economy Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34... John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021