Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week one 550 bills were introduced in the first three session days: 351 in the House and 199 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 8, 2021
National Memorials held for two FBI agents killed in Florida FBI Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger were killed in the line of duty last week. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Party politics ALGOP to consider resolution opposing court packing The resolution before the Alabama Executive Committee supports leaving the court at nine members. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Congress Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Congress Rogers demands White House press secretary apologize for “demeaning” Space Force Rogers and Republican Florida Rep. Mike Waltz both made comments critical of Psaki last week. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Health Workers, volunteers needed for vaccination sites in Birmingham A third community vaccine location will start serving all eligible residents on Feb. 11. Micah DanneyFebruary 6, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor asks students to complete their FAFSA Birmingham City Schools students graduating in May must apply for Birmingham Promise and complete a FAFSA form by March 1. John H. GlennFebruary 6, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Half of the new claims were related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 6, 2021
Health Large-scale COVID vaccination sites open Monday, but supply remains low in Alabama Some of the clinics opening next week are already booked solid for the week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
Economy NLRB denies Amazon’s appeal on Bessemer union vote Ballots are to be mailed to workers in the Bessemer plant on Monday. Votes are to be tallied by March 30. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021