Congress Sewell’s Kidney PATIENT Act passes out of committee Sewell introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. StaffMarch 13, 2024
Congress Reps. Terri Sewell, Jasmine Crockett to visit Miles College for Women’s History Month The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders. StaffMarch 13, 2024
Elections Harris endorses Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District runoff Former Republican candidate Hampton Harris has endorsed Dick Brewbaker for the upcoming election runoff. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Southern Roots Nut Co. plans Alabama processing facility The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan. StaffMarch 12, 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 announces $36.6 million grant to improve Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail Funding comes from U.S. Department of Transportation's Neighborhood Access and Equity grant program. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt secures more than $786 million for critical Alabama priorities The bill appropriates more than $786 million for Alabama priorities, $232 million of which was secured by Britt. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Elections Forestry Association endorses Jeana Ross in House District 27 Ross is seeking election to House District 27 in the special primary election on April 2. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312 HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017. StaffMarch 11, 2024