Independent Senate candidate Craig Jelks toured a Homewood Islamic school to counter conservative misinformation after safety concerns derailed the academy's relocation.
Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.
Senators introduced legislation to improve the FDA's oversight of ingredient disclosures, requiring companies to report all ingredients in the food supply.
Woodfin reappointed key members and introduced three new leaders, focusing on neighborhood revitalization, public safety, economic opportunity and education.