Education Birmingham-Southern College to close its doors on May 31 after financial struggles BSC has been a cornerstone in Birmingham for over 100 years, contributing significantly to the local economy. Bill BrittMarch 27, 2024
National Sewell announces $14.5 million to reconnect historic Birmingham Black Business District Funding will be used to improve access by converting Birmingham’s Black Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road. StaffMarch 12, 2024
National Sewell to bring original foot soldiers as guests to the State of the Union Three foot soldiers will join Rep. Sewell on Thursday as President Biden delivers his annual address. StaffMarch 7, 2024
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
News Ahead of the 84th anniversary, Rep. Sewell fights to protect, expand Social Security “Every American deserves to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work,” said Rep. Sewell. StaffJanuary 31, 2024
Elections Reps. Sewell, Fleischmann release bipartisan PSA on cervical cancer awareness Recent studies indicate a rise in overdue cervical cancer screenings. StaffJanuary 18, 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
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
Congress Rep. Sewell comments on election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House “I have very serious concerns about Mike Johnson’s record, namely his efforts to overturn the 2020 election," Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell: $1.6 million in investments from the Delta Regional Authority for Black Belt The funding was made available, in part, by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffOctober 25, 2023