Congressional lines and congressman will remain the same
We essentially have six of our seven districts that are safe Republican seats.
Black Belt
Alabama Education Policy Center releases report on STEM in Black Belt’s K-12 schools
Poverty and teacher shortages are drivers for lagging science and math proficiencies in Black Belt schools, the report finds.
Alabama Education Policy Center releases report on COVID in the Black Belt
Researchers noted the Black Belt's lack of access to medical care likely resulted in more COVID deaths in those counties.
Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes
ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes.
Sewell’s Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act included in the INVEST in America Act
The INVEST in America Act would make significant investments in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Sewell introduces legislation to create new wastewater grants for underserved communities
Many communities in the Black Belt have severe wastewater issues.
Sewell: Congress must act to ensure vaccine distribution infrastructure is available
Funding is needed to ensure smooth distribution, Sewell said.
Report: Alabama’s Black Belt lags behind state in economic prospects
Black Belt counties lag behind others in economic prospects and investments in businesses.
EDA announces federal investment award to dredge the Port of Epes Industrial Park
The grant will be matched with $540,000 in local funds and is expected to create 85 jobs and generate $175 million in private investment.
Alabama’s Black Belt lacks access to health care, report finds
Researchers with the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center found that physical access to health care is a luxury fewer and fewer rural Alabamians enjoy.