Recent polling of Alabama voters shows that they largely approve of the actions by Gov. Kay Ivey to try to limit the spread of the Coronavirus in the state, favor a special session of Legislature to address outstanding issues and want access to lawmakers when they meet.
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Marsh stepping down from pro tem role; new leaders look at COVID-19 recovery in 2021
Alabama State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he’s giving up his top spot in the legislative body to focus on broadband expansion and education reform legislation in his final two years in office.
Daily News Digest – November 24, 2020
Marsh to step down as Pro Tem; Reed will lead Senate; Full poll results; Health officials urge caution; Trump administration allows transition to begin; Remembering Alvin Holmes
Formal Biden transition begins as Trump relents
The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power.
Dana Beyerle: Remembering Alvin Holmes
Holmes, who died Saturday at age 81, served in the House for 44 years, more than half his life, a record that will probably never be broken. He was a controversial but, in my opinion, a lovable and entertaining figure in the House.
Health officials advise against large Thanksgiving gatherings, ‘We’re not going to get a do-over on this’
By CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – State health officials on Monday urged Alabamians to take extreme cautions...
Marsh stepping down as Senate president pro tem; new leaders selected
Sen. Del Marsh, the Alabama Senate’s President Pro Tem since 2010, is stepping down from the top leadership position.