CARES Act

Governor

Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn

Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution.

April 29, 2021

House committee advances COVID liability bill

The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.

February 11, 2021

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID

The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds.

February 11, 2021

State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities

The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.

January 18, 2021

ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit

Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications.

January 7, 2021

National Grange laments end of food box program

Funding for the food box program ended on Dec. 31 at midnight but had run out in many regions weeks earlier.

January 2, 2021

Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package

This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.

December 21, 2020

Program treating veterans affected by COVID-19, PTSD making impact

Approximately 60 veterans are currently enrolled, and more are enrolling regularly.

December 17, 2020

Finance director: Alabama expects to spend nearly all of $1.8 billion in CARES Act funds

“I think we'll be down to less than $10 million, and hopefully less than that,” the state finance director said.

December 3, 2020

Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said.

November 25, 2020