Alabama automakers have been ramping up production following the COVID-19 outbreak, with strict new protocols in place to prevent spread of the virus. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz all are implementing similar measures as employees return to work, including temperature checks, staggered shifts, frequent sanitizing and additional protective gear. Employees are
Judge William “Bill” H. Pryor Jr. recently took over as chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Pryor served as Attorney General of Alabama from 1997-2004, before being nominated by President George W. Bush to serve on the 11th Circuit in 2003. The 11th circuit court has jurisdiction
In some places, there are movements to defund and disband police, particularly in major American cities where dissatisfaction with local law enforcement is prevalent. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer believes this not a mainstream view in Alabama and could present an opportunity for enhanced business recruitment from places downsizing their police
COVID-19 Update: Gov Ivey Issues New Order Earlier today, Governor Ivey issued a “stay at home” order for the entire state effective on Saturday, April 4 at 5pm in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. This new order tightens the restrictions on movement, gathering and commerce that were already in place. You can
Last week, the sixth of this regular session, saw a education lottery bill get introduced, and amid all the other happenings, Governor Ivey addressed the coronavirus crisis, issuing information on the state’s response now that the virus has made its way into Alabama. Here’s a wrap-up with more detailed information in articles below.
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Governor Ivey declared a state of emergency in Alabama on Friday after the state saw its first confirmed cases of coronavirus. Multiple steps have been taken in response, including the closing of Alabama’s public K-12 schools, effective March 18. No doubt many private schools will follow suit. Public schools are
Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark filed an education lottery bill with 70 of the 105 members of the House as co-sponsors. The bill proposes a paper-based lottery that is said to be able to generate about $167 million each year, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to fund the Pre-K program and
Bobbie Knight has been named permanent president of Miles College by the school’s board of trustees. Knight, who served as interim president since last summer, becomes the school’s 15thpresident and its first female president effective immediately. Knight retired from Alabama Power after a 37-year career, which included her last position
The Alabama Senate approved a bill aimed at encouraging development around Air Force bases like Maxwell-Gunter in Montgomery. The Senate gave final passage to a House-passed bill by Rep. Thad McClammy of Montgomery by a vote of 29-0 with no debate. The bill allows cities to create authorities aimed at
