Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Congress Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week nine The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 20, for day 24 of the 30-day session. Beth LyonsApril 19, 2021
Environment More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill advanced by committee The legislation can now be considered by the full Alabama House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyApril 16, 2021
Governor Governor signs SB352 to waive interest on late payments for 2020 extended tax filings Interest will not begin accruing on individual tax filing payments until after May 17, 2021. StaffApril 16, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters. StaffApril 16, 2021