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Sewell achieves House passage of $70 million in federal funding for HBCUs

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced on Wednesday that $70 million in federal funding will be made available to both public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities for loan deferment and facilities renovation. The House passed this request after Sewell and a group of colleagues wrote a letter in March urging them to provide … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 20, 2019

Sewell congratulates three students accepted to U.S. service academies

Each year, Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, nominates a group of Alabama students to the United States service academies. She recently congratulated this year’s three accepted nominees, who she said embody the core principles of the armed forces. “I am truly honored to be able to support our young leaders of tomorrow in their aspirations toward … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 19, 2019

Jones urges placement of a new Space Command headquarters in Huntsville

Sen. Doug Jones sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan urging the Department of Defense to select Huntsville as a new location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. The department is currently determining where the U.S. Space Command will be headquartered. They recently conducted site surveys at Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army post … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 17, 2019

Southern Poverty Law Center announces new Voting Rights Team, criticizes state for discouraging voters

The Southern Poverty Law Center released a statement announcing their new Voting Rights Team and encouraging the state of Alabama to increase voter turnout by ending practices that discourage voters, like requiring voter identification and marking voters as inactive in the state’s voter rolls. The new Voting Rights Team will challenge laws and practices that … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 14, 2019

Sewell releases statement on House vote enforcing congressional subpoena powers

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell released a statement enforcing the passage of a civil contempt resolution that allows the House to enforce its subpoena powers in court. “Attorney General (William) Barr and former White House Counsel (Don) McGahn have so far defied lawful Congressional subpoenas to appear before Congress on matters of critical importance,” Sewell said. … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 12, 2019

Ivey sets dates for House District 42 Special Election

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Monday setting Special Election dates for House District 42, which represents Autauga and Chilton counties. The election’s winner will replace Rep. Jimmy Martin, who passed away from cancer in May. “With a special election set for House District 42, the people of Autauga and Chilton counties can know … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 11, 2019

Jones commends $25.9 million federal grant toward Alabama airport infrastructure improvement

Sen. Doug Jones praised the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday for awarding $25.9 million in federal grants to 21 airport infrastructure improvement projects in Alabama. “Well maintained and accessible airports are critical to our state’s continued economic growth and they are key to helping our communities expand and thrive,” Jones said. “This $25.9 million … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 10, 2019

Several Alabama schools significantly improve ACT scores

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama published ACT results for Alabama’s graduating high school class of 2018, showing large improvement from several schools. Pike County School System, Montevallo High School, Opp High School and Homewood High School and System showed some of the largest improvement in average ACT scores among Alabama schools between 2015 … Continued

Gabby Dance

June 4, 2019

Legislature approves bill outlawing designated free speech zones on college campuses

House Bill 498, which would outlaw designated free-speech zones on college campuses, was approved by the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday and is now awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Matt Fridy, R-Montevallo, had a bipartisan 24-1 vote in the Senate and a 73-26 vote in the House. “Free speech is the … Continued

Gabby Dance

May 31, 2019

ACLU stands against bill allowing Bible studies courses in public schools

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama Executive Director Randall Marshall commented against SB14, a bill that would allow public schools to teach Bible studies as an elective course, calling it a waste of money and potentially unconstitutional. “While Alabama’s schools continue to struggle, we have to wonder why legislators are spending valuable time in … Continued

Gabby Dance

May 30, 2019