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
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
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
National Alabama men captured while fighting in Ukraine released, transported to Saudi Arabia Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, 27, and Alexander Drueke, 39, went missing from Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 9. John H. GlennSeptember 21, 2022
Congress Sewell announces $2.7 million in ARP funding for Stillman College The $2.7 million grant will support the development of a cybersecurity and information technology training center. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell, Voting Rights Caucus co-chairs urge Senate action to protect voting rights The co-chairs of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus will host a press conference to urge Senate action on voting rights legislation. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Education Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education Sewell will bring together officials from local colleges and universities—and the U.S. Department of Education. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Congress Sewell commemorates 59th anniversary of 16th St. Baptist Church bombing "May we always remember their names: Addie Mae, Denise, Carole, and Cynthia," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 15, 2022
Local news $3 million in federal funds announced for North Birmingham The funds will go towards redevelopment plans for the former North Birmingham Elementary School and long-standing environmental concerns. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022