Municipal elections Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell announces mayoral bid Bell took jabs at incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin and said the city needs "an experienced hand to get us back on track." John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature returns for day 10 of the 2021 Legislative Session The House has an ambitious proposed special order calendar. Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Party politics Brooks: ALGOP resolution commending him for challenging the election was “gratifying” The resolution passed overwhelmingly on an 86 percent to 14 percent vote Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Liberty of conscience didn’t come easy "Debate and open discussion force ideas to compete against practical reality, thus winnowing out the ill-conceived and fostering workable solutions." Will SellersMarch 2, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 1, 2021
Economy President Biden sends message to Alabama Amazon workers Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 1, 2021
Congress Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021
Congress Alabama Republican congressmen vote against COVID-19 relief bill Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week three Some 745 bills have been introduced to date: 470 in the House and 275 in the Senate. Beth LyonsMarch 1, 2021
Party politics John Wahl elected as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party John Wahl has been elected as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021