Snapshot of Bills that Passed, Died on Final Day of 2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 regular session of the Alabama Legislature ended late Monday night. Here is a look at what passed and what failed on the final day.
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Alabama Legislature: What Passed and Failed on the Last Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Monday concluded the 2021 legislative session. Here is a look at the key developments on the session’s final day: WHAT BECAME LAW: MEDICAL MARIJUANA Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation creating a medical marijuana program in Alabama. The new law would allow people with one of 16 qualifying medical conditions— including cancer, a terminal…
3 Inmates Killed in 1 Week as Feds Sue Alabama Over Prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Three men have been killed in apparent inmate-on-inmate assaults in Alabama prisons this month. The prison system says the killings happened from May 4 through May 8 at Fountain, Limestone and Bullock prisons. One man, 23-year-old Ian Rettig, died the day before he was set to be released. No one has been charged in the deaths,…
Shorter Volunteer Fire Department, Life Flight Respond to Crash on I-85
One lane of I-85 South near mile marker 21 is closed Tuesday morning because of a crash. Above is a picture from Shorter Volunteer Fire Department of Life Flight responding to the scene. Alabama News Network has reached out to state troopers for more information about injuries and will update you as we learn more. Categories: News Tags: Crash on…
Suspect in Custody in Relation to the Homicide of 85-Year-Old
Ronnie Hawkins Courtesy: Montgomery County Sheriffs The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Wilman Jones, 85, of Montgomery. Ronnie Hawkins, 27, of Montgomery, has been identified as the suspect, he was charged with one count of Capital Murder and one count of Attempted Murder. After the offense, he was taken into custody and placed in the Montgomery County…
MPD Investigates Shooting that Left One Woman Injured Monday Night
A woman was shot Monday night at about 8:45 p.m. on the 800 block of South Decatur Street in Montgomery. MPD says the victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. MPD is currently investigating the shooting there is no further information. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: 800 block of South Decatur Street,…
A Man is Dead After a Fatal Car Crash Tuesday Morning
A male pedestrian has been hit and killed Tuesday morning on Northern Boulevard. The southbound lanes of Northern Boulevard are temporarily blocked and traffic is detoured. The crash happened early Tuesday morning around 4:40. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Northern Boulevard between Jackson Ferry Road and Lower Wetumpka Road, where they found an adult male victim…
Alabama lawmakers approve ban on curbside voting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on curbside voting. The Alabama Senate on Monday voted 25-6 for the bill by Republican Rep. Wes Allen of Troy that would forbid election workers from setting up curbside areas for people to vote as well as forbid the setting up of voting machines outside a polling place. The bill now…
Lawmakers Delay High-Stakes Reading Test for 3rd Graders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – After COVID-19 disrupted two school years, Alabama lawmakers on Monday voted to delay an upcoming state requirement for third-graders to pass a reading test before moving up to the fourth grade. The House of Representatives on Monday voted 68-27 for the bill by Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, that would delay the promotion requirement, now set to…
Transgender Treatment Ban Fails in Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers ended the legislative session without a vote on one of the most controversial bills before them: a measure to outlaw gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors. The Senate-passed bill died on Monday, the final night of the legislative session after it was placed at the end of a debate agenda that lawmakers did not…
