Congress Sewell secures $42.8 million in direct funding for local projects Sewell said this funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in her district. StaffDecember 26, 2022
Congress Shelby secures billions for Alabama priorities in final Senate vote In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine. StaffDecember 23, 2022
Legislature Ledbetter announces final round of proposed committee chairs These are the final seven representatives that he plans to appoint as committee chairs StaffDecember 22, 2022
Economy November online job ads fall from 2021 highs Online job ads in November were down 6.8 percent compared to last year. StaffDecember 21, 2022
Legislature GOP speaker nominee Ledbetter selects key staff members Jade Wagner, a DeKalb County native, will serve as Ledbetter’s deputy chief of staff. StaffDecember 21, 2022
Governor Governor awards $2.65 million to fight homelessness The funds are coming from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program. StaffDecember 21, 2022
State ALGOP starts GoFundMe for Alabama veterans captured in Ukraine The veterans' families are struggling to catch up on bills and expenses incurred while bringing them home. StaffDecember 21, 2022
Economy November unemployment holds at 2.7 percent, record high jobs count Total private average weekly wages remained high at $996.83, an increase of $23.96 over last year. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Congress Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for the Puerto Rico Status Act The Puerto Rico Status Act is a compromise between the sponsors of two bills seeking to resolve Puerto Rico’s territorial status. StaffDecember 16, 2022