News Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city Mary Claire WootenJuly 31, 2024
Governor Cover Alabama calls on Gov. Ivey to close healthcare gap The nonpartisan group continues to advocate for statewide healthcare in a letter this week. Mary Claire WootenMay 15, 2024
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
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. 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 Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say. Alander RochaMarch 13, 2023
Legislature House committee approves ARPA spending plan Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023
Legislature Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2023
Governor Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023