The 2021 Alabama legislative regular session begins in four days and already more than 140 bills have been pre-filed. State Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, has introduced legislation limiting the power of public officials to close businesses and churches in a public health emergency if the
We’ve always known that the superintendent could call off schools in emergencies, for instance if there’s an ice storm or a tornado, or some kind of other natural disaster, we knew that the superintendent had that power,” said Kiel, R-Russellville. “But I don’t think anybody ever anticipated
If a statewide Constitutional amendment is approved by Alabama voters this November, Franklin and Lauderdale County residents will have legal protection from prosecution for church security team members in the event they are required to injure or kill someone in defense of the church. Rep.
A north Alabama lawmaker wants local school boards, not just superintendents, to have decision-making power if schools need to be closed to in-person learning for more than a week in emergency situations. READ MORE