Aerospace and Defense NASA, Boeing prepare for next month’s launch of second Starliner flight test If Starliner successfully meets all necessary objectives, NASA and Boeing will look for opportunities to fly Starliner’s first crewed mission. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Municipal elections Randall Woodfin holds re-election open house, announces key staff hires René Spellman, former deputy campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign, was hired as Woodfin’s campaign manager. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Opinion Opinion | The enduring promise of Juneteenth On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to all Alabamians who have the right to know that their voices are heard. Thomas JacksonJune 18, 2021
Courts DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
Courts Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall The failed attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is the third brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey: State offices closed June 18 in honor of Juneteenth President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill making June 19 a federal holiday in honor of Juneteenth. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
Congress Tuberville introduces Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act When the federal government settles a lawsuit, funds will go only to the victims, the injured parties in the dispute, or the Treasury —... Brandon MoseleyJune 18, 2021
National Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations. Brandon MoseleyJune 18, 2021
State Juneteenth Day and Alabama’s support of the Confederacy in conflict, historian says Professor Derryn Moten says Gov. Kay Ivey's proclamation on Juneteenth Day raises questions. Eddie BurkhalterJune 17, 2021
Congress Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021