Alabama COVID-19 News & Articles

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Gov. Ivey Confident Financial Institutions Can Weather Coronavirus

By Brent Wilson on March 17, 2020

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday in cooperation with the Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill emphasized measures taken by financial regulators to protect the financial system within the state. The Alabama Banking Department, which oversees…

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Doug Jones Urges Alabamians To Prepare For An Economic Downturn Due to the Coronavirus

By Dakota Layton on March 17, 2020

In an appearance on WVNN’s “The Jeff Poor Show”, Senator Doug Jones urges all Alabamians to prepare for an economic downturn due to the Coronavirus.

“Well, we are in an economic downturn, Jeff,”…

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AL Democrats Seek Primary Delay; Modernized Elections

By Brent Wilson on March 16, 2020

The Alabama Democratic Party has joined Secretary of State John Merrill in exploring a brief postponement of the March 31 primary runoff election due to the current situation involving the Coronavirus. It is a…

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Boaz, AL Pastor Invites Coronavirus Infected To Service

By Brent Wilson on March 16, 2020

“So with boldness of faith if you have the coronavirus or feel threatened by such, you are most welcome at Boaz Church of God Sunday morning at 10 AM where we will anoint the sick…

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Birmingham Mayor Establishes Emergency Fund For Small Businesses Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

By Dakota Layton on March 16, 2020

It’s no secret that precautions taken during the Coronavirus outbreak, though necessary, are hurting small businesses across the country. But Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin wants small businesses in his city to remain “Birmingham…

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Al-01 Candidate Jerry Carl Suspends Campaign Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

By Dakota Layton on March 16, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has already disrupted the social interactions and daily routines of most Americans, but it has now reached domestic politics. Ahead of his March 31 runoff with State Senator Bill Hightower to…

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Bradley Byrne Opposes Coronavirus Relief Package Supported by Trump

By Dakota Layton on March 14, 2020

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The vote was 363 in favor and 40 opposed.

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Marshall Space Flight Employee Positive For Coronavirus

By Brent Wilson on March 14, 2020

A NASA Marshall Space Flight employee in Huntsville, AL, located in Madison County, has tested positive for the Coronavirus according to an email sent out from the Center Director, Jody Singer.

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AL Democrats Seek Medicaid Expansion

By Brent Wilson on March 12, 2020

Today, Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) introduced a bill, HB448, to extend Medicaid coverage for new and expectant mothers for up to a year post-partum, while Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) introduced…

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AL Democrats Look To Tackle Coronavirus And Healthcare Issues

By Brent Wilson on March 12, 2020

In the next few hours, Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville), Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham), and Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham) will hold a press conference to introduce four pieces of legislation…

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