Infrastructure Shelby announces FAA grants for airport infrastructure upgrades Eight local airports throughout Alabama will receive more than $8.29 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. Brandon MoseleyJuly 1, 2021
National Mike Rogers mourns the passing of Donald Rumsfeld Rumsfeld was 88. He served as secretary of defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Gerald Ford. Brandon MoseleyJuly 1, 2021
State ADPH, UAB launch Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council approves Woodfin’s 2022 budget The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Congress Carl, Brooks vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol A minority of 67 Republicans joined with House Democrats in support, while 120 Republicans voted against the resolution. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Governor Ivey leads letter to Biden telling him to leave SCOTUS at nine justices The Constitution establishes the Supreme Court, but does not set the number of justices, nor does it forbid Congress from enlarging the Court. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Elections Congressman Robert Aderholt endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth “I’m proud to endorse my good friend Will Ainsworth for re-election as Alabama’s Lt. Governor,” Aderholt said. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Elections Business Council’s ProgressPAC endorses Ivey for re-election ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021
News Terell Anderson is running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District Anderson supports Medicare for All, canceling student loan debt, expanding public education and a host of many progressive policies. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021
Governor Ivey holds ceremonial signing for lifetime pistol permit bill The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021