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Mayor Woodfin’s budget surplus invests in neighborhoods, personnel and facilities

An $81 million budget surplus will support neighborhoods, libraries, parks and recreation centers.

February 1, 2023

Rep. Carl chosen to serve on three appropriations subcommittees

Carl said he is thrilled to serve on the "critical subcommittees" and "ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely."

January 30, 2023

Sen. Katie Britt, colleagues reintroduce Full Faith and Credit Act

The act prioritizes funding for the military, veterans and seniors should the U.S. hit its debt ceiling.

January 26, 2023

Alabama’s Republican representatives opposed $1.7 trillion spending bill

Republicans criticized the bill for being passed during a "lame-duck" Congress and for not focusing on "American priorities."

December 26, 2022

Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard

The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request.

June 9, 2022

Shelby shares concern about insufficient Air Force funding

“We must provide sufficient funding to invest in our future technologies while maintaining a credible conventional and strategic deterrent capability," Shelby said.

May 18, 2022

Shelby expresses concern about FY23 Army budget request

“With inflation at the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, this request represents a cut from 2022 enacted levels," Shelby said.

May 11, 2022

Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks”

A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10.

May 4, 2022

Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves

The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.

January 13, 2022

Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons

“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.

September 29, 2021