The 2022 general election may be more than a year away, but the primaries take place next May and party qualifying ends in January. That means now is decision time for many state lawmakers on whether or not to seek another term in office.
Author: Caroline Beck (Caroline Beck)
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Rusty Glover enters State Auditor race
The State Auditor's race is shaping up to be one of 2022's most competitive contests. Glover is joining current state Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, and Kimberly pastor Stan Cooke in the Republican primary.
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Pre-filed bill would require pregnant worker accommodations
A pre-filled bill in the Alabama Legislature seeks to offer more protections for pregnant workers in by outlining accommodations that employers would take to support their health.
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Sen. Priscilla Dunn won’t seek reelection, candidates line up to run
Democratic State Sen. Priscilla Dunn won't be running for reelection in 2022 and at least one current state representative plans on running for the vacant seat.
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Who’s running and who’s not? Lawmakers talk reelection
By CAROLINE BECK and TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With primary elections less than a year away, many state lawmakers are deciding whether or not to run again in 2022. Several high profile leaders in the House and Senate have previously announced they would not seek reelection, including House Speaker Mac McCutcheon,...
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Weekend Digest – July 18, 2021
Poole named state finance director; ADPH creates TikTok vaccine contest; Jurors hearing differing views on sheriff trail; Blaring siren for Dems on DACA ruling; Medicaid activists in court over graffiti
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Gov. Ivey, advocates push for expanding summer learning
Gov. Kay Ivey and education leaders are stressing the importance of expanding summer learning throughout the state on Wednesday as educators seek to help students recover from learning loss sustained during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Starnes announces campaign for House District 88
Prattville City Council President Jerry Starnes announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for House District 88 on Tuesday making him the second primary challenger to the current occupant of the seat, State Rep. Will Dismukes.
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April Weaver wins Senate District 14
Weaver, a former Alabama House member, received 80% of the votes with 6,231 votes cast for her, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State.
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K-12 schools look to ‘fill the gap’ with incoming $2 billion COVID relief funds
Alabama's K-12 schools have about $2.02 billion coming in from the American Rescue Plan Act that schools will be able to spend over the next three years, making it one of the largest single investments Alabama has ever seen for public education.
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Weekend Digest – July 11, 2021
K-12 Schools won’t be required to mask, social distance; Britt fires back at Trump; State tries to boost sagging vaccine rate; Dems craft voting bill with eye on Supreme Court; Jury selection begins for AL sheriff trial
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Alabama won’t require masks, social distancing at K-12 schools
State Superintendent Eric Mackey on Friday said there will be no push from the state department to require students or staff to wear masks when schools resume next month.
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Anti-rioting bill pre-filed for 2022 legislative session
A bill that would change the definition of riot in state law and increase penalties for those who participate in one has been pre-filed for the 2022 regular legislative session.
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Rep. Bill Poole withdraws Speaker candidacy
Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, announced on Friday that he’s withdrawing his candidacy for Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives after just a few days after announcing his run.
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Committee to analyze state’s response to COVID-19
A new joint legislative committee responsible for analyzing how the state responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and help it prepare for future emergencies, met for the first time on Thursday.