Legislature Legislature sends $3.4 billion General Fund budget to Gov. Ivey The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and increases for most agencies. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $3.4B budget, aiming for economic stability The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget. StaffMay 3, 2024
Legislature Senate passes General Fund Budget The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2024
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