Legislature House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week 76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Congress Congressman Brooks introduces bill to make E-Verify mandatory The bill would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and make its use mandatory for employers. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians. StaffApril 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council joins mayor in officially endorsing pension bill The bill would force Birmingham to fully fund its pension system. John H. GlennApril 2, 2021
Economy BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama. StaffApril 2, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant for certification program at Bevill State Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College. StaffApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Prisons PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021