Congress Shelby expresses concern about FY23 Army budget request “With inflation at the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, this request represents a cut from 2022 enacted levels," Shelby said. StaffMay 11, 2022
National Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks” A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10. John H. GlennMay 4, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Prisons Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons “COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Elections Debbie Wood announces re-election bid in Alabama House District 38 House District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties. Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2021
Congress Alabama GOP members of Congress criticize Biden’s budget proposal Shelby, Palmer, Aderholt and Carl were all highly critical of President Joe Biden's new $6 trillion budget proposal. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
Legislature House passes the largest state general fund budget in history Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Congress Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
National Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment. Brandon MoseleyDecember 21, 2020
Congress Sewell named a conferee to Defense Authorization Act conference committee This will be the second year that Sewell has been selected as an NDAA conferee. Brandon MoseleyNovember 19, 2020