Governor Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution. StaffApril 29, 2021
Legislature House committee advances COVID liability bill The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2021
Economy ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications. StaffJanuary 7, 2021
Congress National Grange laments end of food box program Funding for the food box program ended on Dec. 31 at midnight but had run out in many regions weeks earlier. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 2, 2021
Congress Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package. Brandon MoseleyDecember 21, 2020
Health Program treating veterans affected by COVID-19, PTSD making impact Approximately 60 veterans are currently enrolled, and more are enrolling regularly. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2020
Health Finance director: Alabama expects to spend nearly all of $1.8 billion in CARES Act funds “I think we'll be down to less than $10 million, and hopefully less than that,” the state finance director said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 3, 2020
News Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020