CARES Act

Governor allocates $3.6 million in CARES Act funds to food banks

The money is to go to the nonprofit Alabama Food Bank Association, which will administer the funds.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 23, 2020

Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program

Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for expenses.

November 18, 2020

Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program

Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19.

Brandon Moseley

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November 17, 2020

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.

Brandon Moseley

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October 2, 2020

Palmer bill would give states flexibility in spending remaining coronavirus funds

Palmer said passing this legislation, HR8360, will give states a much-needed boost for infrastructure and an extended period to determine how to address continued COVID-19-related expenses, instead of rushing to spend the funds with a looming deadline.

Brandon Moseley

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September 28, 2020

Governor awards $35 million in CARES funds for Health Care and Emergency Response Providers Grant Program

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in CARES Act funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health crisis we continue to face has had significant impact on many fronts. Certainly, individuals, groups … Continued

September 25, 2020

Sewell votes to keep government open, extend programs

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, this week voted for a measure to continue funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for FY2020. The bill, HR8337, passed the House in a final vote of 359 to 57 and 1. “I voted for today’s legislation to avert a catastrophic government shutdown and fund the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 24, 2020

Applications open for Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief Program

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division announced this week that it is currently accepting applications for its CARES Act relief program for fishery-related businesses. The program was established to provide financial relief for losses suffered by the state’s marine fishing industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 24, 2020

Extended unemployment benefits program to expire Sept. 12, ADOL says

The Extended Benefits unemployment compensation program will expire on Sept. 12, 2020, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The department will continue to pay these benefits through Oct. 3, 2020. The program was previously set to expire on Aug. 29, 2020, with the ADOL scheduled to pay benefits through Sept. 19, 2020. This is … Continued

September 15, 2020