Elections Blanchard slams Brooks for his alliances with “woke progressives” "Mo Brooks should be ashamed for courting campaign dollars from RINO Republicans, and hardcore progressives promoting the woke, cancel culture movement." Bill BrittMay 24, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Congress Tuberville introduces bill to prohibit TSP investment in Chinese companies This bill would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan funds from being invested in any entity based in China. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Courts Alabama Supreme Court creates Commission on Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Elections Maplesville Police Chief Robbie Autery running for Chilton County sheriff In 2021, Autery was appointed chief of police for the town of Maplesville Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Senate President Pro Tem: End of the 2021 Legislative Session "The Senate has been very deliberative. It has been very focused. And it has been very efficient." Greg ReedMay 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | We’re not giving up on Alabamians’ right to vote on gaming, lottery "Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action." Stephanie A. BryanMay 24, 2021