American Rescue Plan Act

Alabama employers to see 29 percent unemployment insurance tax cut

The Legislature allocated $79.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Alabama Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

January 31, 2022

Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding

“I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature."

January 28, 2022

Alabama Senate approves COVID aid spending bill

The bill, which details the spending of $772 million in federal aid, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 27, 2022

Alabama Legislature set to vote on federal COVID aid spending package

The bills detail plans to spend $772 million in federal COVID aid on infrastructure, health care, broadband and more.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 27, 2022

Alabama House approves federal COVID spending package

The $772 million spending bill would allocate millions to broadband expansion, water and sewer projects and health care.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 25, 2022

Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote

The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care.

Jacob Holmes

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January 21, 2022

County broadband projects contingent on Alabama Legislature, voters

A provision in the Alabama constitution prevents counties from investing in broadband projects.

January 20, 2022

Remaining ARPA funds go to broadband, health care, sewage, water treatment

The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m.

John H. Glenn

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January 19, 2022

Governor calls special session to address appropriating ARPA funds

The Alabama Legislature will convene for this special session Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Bill Britt

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January 18, 2022