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FILE - This April 5, 2020, photo shows an envelope containing a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident in Detroit. A group of Harvard researchers are coming out against the U.S. Census Bureau's use of a controversial privacy method on the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, saying it doesn't produce data that are good enough for redistricting. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
15 GOP governors urge release of Census redistricting data

By Adrian Sainz Jun. 22, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey takes a selfie with Lakeaton Pearson at Filet & Vine in Montgomery, Ala., as she makes her first campaign stop on Wednesday June 2, 2021. Ivey announced Wednesday that she's running for reelection, citing Alabama's “bucket load of common sense” in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ivey, 76, made the announcement in a video message released by her campaign. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term

By Kim Chandler Jun. 02, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Cullman Times. May 29, 2021. Editorial: Stop and give thanks Sometime, at least once, during this three-day weekend,...

Ivey vetoes delay of 3rd grade reading promotion requirement

By Kim Chandler May. 27, 2021 03:53 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday vetoed legislation to delay next year’s high-stakes requirement to hold back third graders who aren’t...

Alabama governor signs bill to ban curbside voting

May. 26, 2021 06:24 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation to ban curbside voting in the state. Ivey's office announced...

Ivey faces decision on promotion requirement for 3rd graders

By Kim Chandler May. 26, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classrooms, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey faces a decision whether to delay next year's high-stakes...

Alabama governor signs 'vaccine passport' ban

By Kim Chandler May. 24, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation banning so-called vaccine passports as Alabama becomes the latest state to try to prohibit...

Sumo stable master Nishikijima, left, receives his first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sporting arena, in Tokyo on Monday May 24, 2021. The arena, mainly used for sumo wrestling tournaments, is used as temporary inoculation venue for local residents age over 65 years old.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
The Latest: Haiti imposes curfew, mask use for pandemic

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

Sen. Del Marsh talks on the senate floor during the last day of the regular session at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Monday May 17, 2021. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama Legislature: What passed and failed on the last day

By Kim Chandler May. 18, 2021 01:09 AM EDT

Lawmakers: Delay high-stakes reading test for 3rd graders

By Kim Chandler May. 18, 2021 12:11 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After COVID-19 disrupted two school years, Alabama lawmakers on Monday voted to delay an upcoming state requirement for third graders...

Rep. Paul Lee during debate on the last day of the regular session at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Monday May 17, 2021. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Alabama approves ban on so-called vaccine passports

By Kim Chandler May. 17, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Alabama lawmakers return for final day of session

By Kim Chandler May. 15, 2021 07:51 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return Monday for the final day of the legislative session with several large and controversial issues before them....

Kids 12 and up eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama

May. 13, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Children ages 12 and older are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine in Alabama, the governor announced Thursday as she stressed...

Alabama to end $300 federal unemployment benefit boost

By Kim Chandler May. 10, 2021 04:12 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama will be the latest state to halt pandemic-related unemployment boosts, including...

Technicians prepare Pfizer vaccines at the newly opened COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Sydney, Australia, Monday, May 10, 2021. (James Gourley/Pool Photo via AP)
The Latest: N Korea again claims no coronavirus infections

By The Associated Press May. 10, 2021 02:36 AM EDT

Workers at a mostly empty COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God in Birmingham, Ala., are shown on Monday, May 3, 2021. Health officials say vaccine demand is on the decline in some places, and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she will soon end a state health order and state of emergency enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)
Alabama NAACP offering chance to win $1,000 with vaccination

May. 06, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

Workers at a mostly empty COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God in Birmingham, Ala., are shown on Monday, May 3, 2021. Health officials say vaccine demand is on the decline in some places, and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she will soon end a state health order and state of emergency enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)
Alabama governor says pandemic is 'managed,' orders to end

By Jay Reeves May. 03, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Inter Milan fans celebrate and shout slogans in Piazza Duomo square in front of the gothic cathedral after Inter Milan won its first Serie A title in more than a decade after second-placed Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 2, 2021. Atalanta needed to win to avoid Inter mathematically clinching the title with four matches remaining. It was Inter's first trophy since 2011 and the first Serie A title since 2010. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The Latest: Sri Lanka receives 1st batch of Sputnik V shots

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 01:54 AM EDT

Alabama National Guard Sgt. Antwan Marshall gives a COVID-19 vaccination to Shirley Thompson on Friday, April 2, 2021 during a clinic at Wilcox High School in Camden, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
COVID-19 hospitalizations up 20% in Alabama in 10 days

By Jay Reeves Apr. 20, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 07:38 AM EDT
Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers: ___ April 14 The Decatur Daily on the COVID-19 vaccine...