Legislature Senate passes General Fund Budget The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history. Patrick Darrington6 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell secures $13.1 million in funding for local projects The projects will directly benefit the residents of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffMarch 28, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to pass final 2024 government funding package Sewell secured an additional $3.3 million for two community projects in the 7th Congressional District. StaffMarch 25, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation The House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Sewell secured for 11 community projects. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Congress Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship The legislation would permanently end the practice of shutting down the federal government and disrupting critical services. StaffSeptember 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Annual Legislative Session successful It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Steve FlowersJuly 12, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Shelby’s last hurrah will benefit Alabamians for generations Shelby appropriated a mind-boggling $660 million of extra earmarked dollars to our state. Steve FlowersFebruary 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | New fiscal year begins, teachers and state employees looking good The budget includes a 4 percent raise for teachers and lump-sum bonuses for retirees. Steve FlowersSeptember 28, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The story behind why Alabama has two budgets "Some of you have asked why we have two budgets: one for the General Fund and one for education. Here is why." Steve FlowersJuly 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gambling and budgets priority for Legislature "The Legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session." Steve FlowersMarch 17, 2021