Congress Sewell to deliver $21.6 million to Birmingham for Urban Trail, Multimodal Corridor Funding is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program. StaffFebruary 26, 2024
Party politics Kellyanne Conway to headline ALGOP Winter Dinner The event is set for the evening of Feb. 9 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. StaffJanuary 26, 2024
State Chamber CEO, Ainsworth to address child care at foundation event The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Birmingham While there, they visited the 16th Street Baptist Church, the A.G. Gaston Motel, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Local news Birmingham is finalist for federal economic, workforce development grant program The Recompete Program will invest in economically distressed communities to create and connect people to good jobs. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Economy Two Alabama businesses found in violation of labor laws Investigations into two businesses in Birmingham and Montgomery were found in violation of federal labor law last week. Patrick DarringtonNovember 20, 2023
Congress Sewell to announce major funding for Birmingham, Montgomery This funding is part of the $42.8 million for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Elections Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
National Sewell announces Birmingham’s designation as a Federal Tech Hub These Tech Hubs will catalyze investment in technologies critical to economic growth, national security, and job creation. StaffOctober 24, 2023
Economy Birmingham scores Federal Tech Hub Spot, competes for $75M funding boost Beyond recognition, this designation creates the potential for thousands of jobs for Alabamians from various walks of life. StaffOctober 23, 2023