State Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020. Brandon MoseleyJune 10, 2021
Health Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Governor Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Elections Rick Pate is running for re-election Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate announced that he is seeking re-election in 2022. Brandon MoseleyMay 26, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports” Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
National Transcript: President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress President Joe Biden asked lawmakers to work with him to pass his agenda in an address to a Joint Session of Congress. StaffApril 29, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021