State BCA launches new visual identity and website The Business Council of Alabama has announced a new digital presence. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | The necessity of American leadership in a post-COVID world "The world is safer when America is fully engaged." Will SellersFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Cost for two new prisons expected to be $500 million more than estimated Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the contract with CoreCivic on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin begins re-election campaign Incumbent Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin held a campaign kick-off event on Saturday. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote to declare Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional Only five Senate Republicans voted against the motion. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
State Ivey praises National Guard troops after return from protecting Biden inauguration There is still a National Guard presence in Washington D.C. protecting the Capitol ahead of the former president's impeachment trial. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Congress Palmer introduces bill to ensure accurate abortion reporting data If passed, the bill would mandate accurate reporting of abortion data to the CDC. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021