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
Congress Billboards raised asking for Brooks to resign Billboards will go up in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District urging Brooks to resign. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Regions Bank won’t finance private prison company CoreCivic CoreCivic is set to build two of Alabama’s three new planned prisons in Escambia and Elmore counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2021
Health UAB Hospital opening two more drive-thru vaccination sites UAB Hospitals two new vaccination sites will join the existing drive-thru location at UAB's Highland campus. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 30, 2021
Health COVID vaccine is the best bet for pregnant women, UAB expert says While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater. Micah DanneyJanuary 30, 2021
Congress Moore, Carl cosponsor Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act It would require medical care for babies who survive abortion procedures and impose criminal penalties for failure to provide care. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 30, 2021
Health Alabama expands vaccination eligibility, but supply remains low State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the decision wasn't easy, as the supply of vaccines is still too low to meet demands. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 29, 2021