Congress New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms The study also shows that the manufacturing industry will bear the brunt of this economic damage if Congress does not act swiftly in 2025. Staff12 hours ago
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
Prisons Incarcerated workers go on strike in Alabama’s correctional facilities Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
State 20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
National Alabama men captured while fighting in Ukraine return home The U.S. military veterans arrived at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham on Saturday. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 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
Health COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline It is the first time the data point has been in the single digits since late May of this year. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2022
Infrastructure Professionals preparing Alabama for surge in electric vehicles Professionals in the electric vehicle industry gathered in Birmingham as the number of electric vehicles on the roadway is expected to greatly increase. Jacob HolmesSeptember 23, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for major public safety legislation The Democratic House’s public safety package consists of four bills. StaffSeptember 23, 2022