Infrastructure Opinion | COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs. Lance LeFleurJanuary 27, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature. John H. GlennOctober 1, 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
National $600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard. Brandon MoseleyDecember 30, 2020
National Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House. Brandon MoseleyDecember 30, 2020
National Sewell, Aderholt vote to increase direct payments to $2,000 If approved by the Senate and signed by Trump, Americans may receive direct payments of $2,000 instead of $600. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
National Sewell votes to override Trump veto "I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
National House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
News Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown. Brandon MoseleyDecember 27, 2020