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
Elections 40 days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail Nov. 1 is the last day applications returned by mail can be received by absentee election managers. StaffSeptember 22, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1 million in funding for Tuscaloosa National Airport Funding for this grant was made available by the American Rescue Plan. StaffSeptember 22, 2022
Elections Alabama small businesses endorse Dale Strong The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Dale Strong for election to the U.S. House. StaffSeptember 21, 2022