Congress Sewell receives 2022 “Medicare Advantage Champion” award Congresswoman Sewell is the only Alabama lawmaker to receive the award. StaffOctober 3, 2022
Elections Alabama’s small businesses endorse Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation. StaffOctober 3, 2022
Environment Governor awards $1.64 million to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state. StaffSeptember 30, 2022
Party politics ALGOP chairman returns from election strategy sessions in D.C. Chairman John Wahl flew to Washington, D.C. over the recent weekend for planning and strategy sessions. StaffSeptember 28, 2022
Congress Sewell announces millions in workforce development funding for Birmingham, Bessemer The Bessemer Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will each receive 1.5 million from the DOL’s YouthBuild program. StaffSeptember 27, 2022
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA awards $3.69 million for local airport improvements in Alabama The four FAA grants were awarded to four local airports in Alabama, amounting to $3,689,710. StaffSeptember 26, 2022
Congress Sewell to announce workforce development funding for Birmingham, Bessemer The funding aims to provide job training and educational opportunities to at-risk youth in Birmingham and Bessemer. StaffSeptember 26, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for major public safety legislation The Democratic House’s public safety package consists of four bills. StaffSeptember 23, 2022
Municipal elections Former state Rep. Craig Ford elected Gadsden mayor Ford says he is “ready to report for duty” as mayor of the city of Gadsden after winning the 2022 Gadsden mayoral election this... StaffSeptember 22, 2022
Congress Sewell, colleagues introduce bill to break down barriers to mental health services The legislation will help to ensure that Americans can get the help they need. StaffSeptember 22, 2022