Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system
The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement.
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Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.
Birmingham nonprofit seeks funding for mobile hearing lab for children
The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas.
House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System
The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent.
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting
Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest.
Birmingham’s historic A.G. Gaston Motel completes Phase 1 of restoration
Phase 2 restoration is currently underway on the exterior of the 1968 wing and courtyard of the motel.
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"A good many of Alabama’s political leaders have found their way to the home of 'ole' Joe Fuller."
Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters
The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees.
Woodfin raises $1,003,783 in first month of re-election campaign
It's a record for city elections both in terms of the amount raised and the numbers of contributors.
Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim
Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges.