State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
News $1.06 billion ARPA disbursement clears Senate committee with amendment The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s future with ARPA funds Our state’s infrastructure, for broadband, water and sewer, is where we are looking to allocate the largest sum of ARPA Funds. Greg ReedMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023
Legislature Committee on American Rescue Plan Act funding reviews spending $2.12 billion in total has been allocated to the state since President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. John H. GlennFebruary 21, 2023
Congress Sewell announces $2.7 million in ARP funding for Stillman College The $2.7 million grant will support the development of a cybersecurity and information technology training center. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Courts Lawsuits filed against Treasury Department over Alabama prison construction plan One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction. John H. GlennJuly 12, 2022
Legislature Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled... John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Legislature Association of County Commissions releases 2022 legislative priorities The association met in Birmingham this previous week to discuss collective policy priorities for the upcoming session. John H. GlennDecember 13, 2021
State Alabama childcare workers eligible for federal grants The $1,500 quarterly grants are available to all full-time childcare workers. Part-time workers can get $750. Josh MoonNovember 23, 2021