24th Alabama inmate dies after testing positive for COVID
Willie Bernard Collins, 67, died on Oct. 1 after battling the disease for 113 days.
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Jones applauds passage of his bill that aids Alabama textile plants
"Reauthorizing this deal is important to ensure that markets are available for Alabama’s cotton growers and textile producers," Jones said.
Census response deadline extended to October 31
The deadline to complete the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31.
Lawsuit alleges “religious test” on Alabama voter registration form
Plaintiffs say the phrase “so help me God” amounts to a mandatory religious oath.
Brooks introduces American Jobs First Act
Brooks said that some of America’s largest companies have engaged in the practice of American worker replacement, which Brooks called “unpatriotic.”
Brooks votes against resolution condemning QAnon conspiracy theorists
To this point Brooks has not publicly explained why he voted against the resolution.
COVID crushed the state’s tourism. The Alabama Tourism Department is trying to help
Coming off one of the strongest years on record in 2019, this year will likely go down as the absolute worst.
COVID strikes the White House as president, first lady test positive
At least 7.4 million Americans have tested positive for the virus, and now the president has it.
Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill
This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal in negotiations.
Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.