Economy New unemployment claims continue to increase The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature House committee advances COVID liability bill The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature BCA applauds passage of Taxpayer Stimulus Freedom and Business Tax Competitiveness acts The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk. StaffFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Health Select Alabama Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies to begin vaccinations Feb. 12 The company selected 74 stores across Alabama to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines on Feb 12. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2021
Health UAB, PathCheck Foundation release COVID-19 dashboard Alabama ranks last in the nation in the percentage of vaccine doses administered, according to the dashboard. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2021
National Supreme Court lifts California’s restrictions on religious services The court split 6 to 3, though even the majority was divided in its ruling. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021