September 2021 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
With COVID still putting stress on Alabama hospitals, Gov. Ivey has acted quickly to provide assistance by freeing up federal money to bring in extra nurses as needed. Money is also a big topic of discussion in the state’s longstanding prison problems, but State Representative Steve Clouse recently outlined a plan to finance the solution. There’s talk of at least one special legislative session in the coming months to address the prison issue.
There’s good news too. Alabama continues to earn accolades from national biz media praising its business-friendly environment. And special elections, appointments and private-sector promotions have added some new faces and put people in new roles in the state’s political scene.
Read on to learn more.
