Congress Carl secures funding for Alabama hospital Carl helped secure $1.5 million to fund pediatric imagery equipment for the Children’s and Women’s Hospital located in Mobile. Patrick DarringtonAugust 23, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell to announce major funding to support Alabama’s military installations This funding is part of over $42 million Sewell secured for community projects in the 7th Congressional District. StaffJuly 6, 2023
State DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits This will make Alabama one of the first states in the country to replace stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $6.4 million from Infrastructure Law will go to improve Birmingham-Shuttlesworth This project rehabilitates 15,540 square yards of the existing overflow apron pavement and 5,200 feet of taxiways. StaffMarch 22, 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
Special Session The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Education Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College It will be used to provide meaningful student support in higher education. StaffFebruary 22, 2023
Education $4 million awarded to support early childhood education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the funding for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant initiative StaffFebruary 3, 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