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Several bills that would alter Alabama’s processes during a state of emergency or spread of an infectious disease are making their way through the Legislature in the 2021 regular session. BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, STATE HOUSE CAN STAY OPEN IN EMERGENCY UNDER…
Late Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Senate unanimously concurred with House changes to legislation that allows delivery of sealed beer, wine and liquor directly to Alabamians who are 21 or older. If Gov. Kay Ivey signs the bill into law, it…
In a busy legislative week after its spring break, the Alabama Legislature gave final approval to several bills, including one that would allow all businesses to remain open in declared emergencies under the same guidelines. That like many bills considered this week relate…
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the president signed into law March 11 includes almost $29 billion in grants for restaurants, $7.5 billion for vaccine distribution, $48 billion for testing and contact-tracing efforts and $1,400 in direct payments to most…
At 10 a.m. March 25, 46 Alabama counties were placed under a severe weather state of emergency. The Calhoun County coroner confirmed four died in an afternoon tornado in Ohatchee and a fifth in Wellington. A National Weather Service survey…
Before taking a week break and after passing the halfway mark of the 2021 regular session, the Alabama Senate approved the state’s largest ever education budget. The House approved the General Fund budget last week. The Legislature reconvenes Tuesday, March…
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, all 67 Alabama counties were placed under a state of emergency related to potential severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, the storm produced 25 tornadoes across Alabama on March 17. Governor’s Proclamation…
At this time last year, Alabama confirmed its first novel coronavirus case. The Legislature immediately went home and didn’t come back for six weeks and then only to pass the state’s budgets. Tragically, the number of COVID-19 cases have grown…
Bills that were in committee this week included: HAIR STYLE DISCRIMINATION On a 5-4 vote Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB265 by Sen. Rodger M. Smitherman, D-Birmingham. The bill would prohibit those who employ five or more from discriminating…
Legislation to allow pet dogs in outdoor dining areas is ready for final consideration in the Senate. The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved HB235 by Rep. Steve McMillan, R-Bay Minette, sending it to the full…