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‘I hope I make it’: 7-year-old Alabama girl selling lemonade to fund her own brain surgeries (WIAT, CBS42, Feb. 26, 2021) Featuring Savage’s Bakery, Member since 2016 Donate to Lemonade for Liza More than $250,000 raised for Alabama 7-year-old running…
Both Congress and the Alabama Legislature were in session this week. Congress tackled the next coronavirus relief package, while the Alabama Legislature concentrated mostly on agency, veteran and board reauthorization bills. The Alabama Senate didn’t resume debate on lottery/gaming legislation,…
On a 219-212 vote Saturday, Feb. 27, the U.S. House approved a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that includes raising the federal minimum wage. On Feb. 25, two days before the House vote, the U.S. Senate parliamentarian ruled that the…
For the first time ever, holiday sales in Alabama grew by double digits over the previous year. Amid a pandemic, Alabamians spent 11.6% more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019. That represents…
More frontline workers, including grocery store employees, became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Alabama as of Monday, Feb. 8, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced. Workers in convenience stores that sell food are considered grocery workers, the health department…
Bills that were in committee this week or will be next week in the Alabama Legislature include: PHARMACY LICENSE REVISIONS HB183 by Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, and SB202 Sen. Billy Beasley, D-Clayton, companion bills that received committee approval this week,…
Among introductions in the Alabama Legislature this week were: HB454 by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, which would require a company offering a free product or service trial to include in that offer a clear and conspicuous explanation of the price…
The Alabama House approved legislation Thursday, Feb. 25, to allow pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. The bill now goes to a Senate committee for consideration. HB235 by Rep. Steve McMillan, R-Bay Minette, sets 10 conditions under which dogs would be…
Two bills that would alter Alabama’s processes during a state of emergency or spread of an infectious disease received legislative action this week. They are among several such bills making their way through the Legislature. CONTACT TRACING On Tuesday, Feb….
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 24, added brewpubs and distilleries to the entities that would be allowed to deliver sealed beer, wine and liquor directly to Alabamians who are 21 or older. SB126 by Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner,…