Economy Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis Officials said tariffs raised building costs while proposed HUD cuts threatened local programs that helped families afford homes and utilities. Wesley Walter6 days ago
Congress Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing The Alabama Republican pressed nominees on credit union cybersecurity, HUD oversight and affordability concerns facing families across the state. StaffJuly 8, 2026
Congress Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 17, 2025
Local news Public housing residents challenge Mobile Housing Authority executive director The executive director has come under intense criticism from residents of the city's public housing. Alex JobinSeptember 10, 2024
Local news Rep. Sewell announces $2.1 million HUD Grant to expand affordable housing in Birmingham Birmingham has been awarded over $2.1 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand affordable housing. StaffNovember 29, 2023
Local news Sewell to welcome HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to Birmingham Rep. Sewell, Secretary Fudge, and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will meet with residents at Smithfield Court and hold a press conference. StaffJuly 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | A profile of Caroline Bundy and the Way Station The Way Station is a shelter with wrap-around services geared for the particular needs of homeless youth that will open in Birmingham this fall. Nick Shindo StreetJune 10, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Want to honor veterans? We could start by keeping promises We routinely break our promises to America's veterans, and there's no better example of this than our mental health care failures. Josh MoonNovember 12, 2021
State $20 billion of NACA’s Best in America mortgage is available to Alabama residents The program provides mortgages to predominately minority low-to-moderate income homebuyers who otherwise might not have the opportunity to become a homeowner. Brandon MoseleyJune 16, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Someone should be fired for Decatur’s racist housing practices Decatur Housing Authority employees admitted to the segregation practices, in which they routinely bypassed Black applicants on the waiting lists. Josh MoonAugust 12, 2020