Governor
Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position."
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- Elections
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for U.S. Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Minton for SD10
- Governor
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment
Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID
- Education
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
- Health
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
- Opinion
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
Opinion | Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president
COVID-19 stories
Legislature
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Health
OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months.
Governor
State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however.
Legislature
The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.
Legislature
Two dissenters brought concerns that narrowing the language would allow pediatricians to deny services to children based on vaccination status.
Health
President Joe Biden called the decision "a turning point" in the battle against COVID-19.
Legislature
Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.
Health
The BCA said the bills cause confusion and forces businesses to "comply with conflicting state and federal laws."
Legislature
Senate bills 9 and 15 are a part of a larger slate of anti-vaccine mandate bills filed in the Statehouse during the previous week.