Alabama is set to receive 40,100 doses of the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Monday.
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Feds to focus PPP lending to smallest businesses
President Joe Biden is targeting federal pandemic assistance to the nation's smallest businesses and taking steps to further equity in what is known as the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard announces Senate run
Blanchard, 61, is the first major candidate to announce a Senate run, which she did with a flashy campaign video that sought to firmly align her with former President Donald Trump.
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Census: No redistricting data until end of September
The U.S. Census Bureau said Friday it won't be delivering data used for redrawing congressional and state legislative districts until the end of September, causing headaches for state lawmakers and redistricting commissions facing deadlines to redraw districts this year.
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Tax reform, economic development bills sent to Ivey
The Alabama Senate on Wednesday gave final passage to bills preventing the taxing of federal relief funds and revamping the state's economic development incentives, sending the first two of three priority bills to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.
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Wide-ranging gambling bill introduced in Legislature
A wide ranging gambling bill was introduced in the Alabama Senate Tuesday that could allow state voters to institute a lottery, expand casino gambling and legalize sports betting.
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In the Weeds with Greg Reed
Today I've visiting withe Greg Reed, the new President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate. I
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Daily News Digest – February 8, 2021
Alabama begins expanded COVID-19 vaccinations today; Auburn University fully returning to on-campus operations; Senate takes up impeachment this week; Remembering George Shultz; Inside Alabama Politics
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Inside Alabama Politics – February 8, 2021
How goes the session; What to expect on gambling; Shelby keeps us waiting; Aderholt to the catbird seat; The latest with the Alabama State Bar; Potpourri.
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Tuberville secures four committee spots as Senate comes to agreement
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville secured seats on his top preferred committees based on his stated priorities from the campaign and transition, his office announced Wednesday.
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Pay raises, targeted funding increases in Ivey’s budgets
Gov. Kay Ivey submitted her budget proposals to the Legislature Wednesday, asking for modest pay raises for teachers, school support staff and state workers along with targeted funding increases for several programs, including the state's troubled prison system.
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Daily News Digest – February 3, 2021
Session starts with caution, big bills; Marsh steps down, Reed steps into Pro Tem role; Ivey touts prison plan, urges transparent gambling debate; Changes sought to Habitual Offender Act; What's on tap today at the State House
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Marsh steps down, Reed steps into Pro Tem role
After ten years of leading the Alabama Senate as president pro tempore, Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, officially stepped down from the upper chamber's top job Tuesday, relinquishing the role to Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper.
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Daily News Digest – February 2, 2021
Session begins; Prison leases signed; State debuts online scheduler for COVID-19 vaccinations; Biden meets w/ GOP senators; For GameStop day traders, the moment they've dreamed about
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Daily News Digest – February 1, 2021
It's time for session; Broadband: $4B-$6B to reach unserved areas; Alabama Farmers Federation marks 100 years; Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers on virus relief