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Alabama secures $550M federal grant for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project
Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million...
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Governor sets date for annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, held Friday, July 19 through...
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Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
Dr. Michael Thrasher, Troy University’s Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminar in...
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Sewell celebrates plans to nominate Alabama Civil Rights sites to World...
Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, celebrated the announcement by the U.S. Department of the Interior of its plans to nominate five Alabama Civil Rights sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List....
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Sen. Britt urges media to highlight bipartisan efforts in Congress
U.S. Senator Katie Britt, in an interview with fellow Alabama native and CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Monday at the Republican National Convention, expressed her desire for media outlets to better...
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Survey finds rising fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 5 election
A recent survey conducted after the Pennsylvania shooting and an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump reveals a growing sense of anxiety among Americans, with many believing the...
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Rep. Sewell to host youth resource fair in Pickens County
Friday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, will continue her Congress in Your Community Tour, hosting a Youth Opportunities and Resource Fair in Aliceville. Youth ages...
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ABC of Alabama discusses regulatory overreach, immigration during D.C. visit
Recently, a delegation from Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama joined over 400 construction and business leaders from across the nation at ABC Legislative Conference 2024 in Washington,...
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Mobile secures historic $550 million USDOT grant for Mobile River Bridge and...
In a landmark achievement, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. This grant, part of the Bridge...
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Birmingham City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
In response to mounting community pressure, the Birmingham City Council has officially passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This decision, lauded by various advocacy groups,...
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BJCC ranked among top arenas in Pollstar 2024 Mid-Year Ranking
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) announces that it has been ranked among the top arenas in the world in Pollstar’s 2024 Mid-Year Ranking. Legacy Arena now ranks as #52 worldwide for...
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On ABC News, Sen. Britt says GOP supports IVF
During the Republican National Convention, Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt appeared live on ABC News to address the topic of in vitro fertilization (IVF). During her segment, Senator Britt...
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Alabama’s labor force participation rate holds steady for June
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for June held steady at 57.5 percent, but increased four-tenths of a percentage...
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Rep. Sewell announces $637,195 for 911 facility in Pickens County
At a press conference in Carrollton, Alabama on Friday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, was joined by Pickens County Emergency Management Agency and E-911 Director Lakitha Bell to announce $637,195 that...
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Ala. Dept. of Agriculture and Industries issues biosecurity measures for...
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is issuing guidelines to protect animal health in response to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in 12...
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ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive...
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Nurses, retail salespersons, and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly...
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Rep. Sewell accepting applications for fall 2024 internships
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, announced Monday that her Washington D.C. and district offices are now accepting applications for fall 2024 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in...
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Rep. Sewell, Alabama DNC delegation endorse Vice President Harris
Monday evening, U.S. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, AL-07, Alabama’s State Delegation Chair to the Democratic National Convention, announced that Alabama’s Delegation has voted unanimously to endorse...
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Sen. Katie Britt leads effort to address childcare crisis
Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt is spearheading efforts to tackle the nation’s childcare crisis, focusing on accessibility and affordability for families grappling with inadequate childcare...
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