Pandemic heavily impacts low-income, minority Alabamians: report
The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities that face poor, Black Alabamians, with the Black Belt hit hardest.
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Trumps wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Americans
"We are battling a global pandemic that has affected all of us. We have been inspired by the kindness and courage of citizens across this country."
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"American's will gather, and where a loved one once sat, there will be an empty chair."
Sewell voted for bipartisan COVID relief, government funding package
"This bill is far from perfect, but Alabamians cannot wait any longer for relief," the congresswoman said.
National Grange praises Congress for broadband funding
"Congress has recognized the plight of rural Americans and the digital divide that separates them from the rest of the country."
Alabama reports record increases to COVID death toll
Alabama's death toll jumped by 135 on Wednesday, the most to date, as cases and hospitalizations remain at record highs.
Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill
The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.
Trump wants larger direct payments in relief package
The president called on Congress to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's on board.
Alabama hospitals seeing “unprecedented” wave of COVID patients
With record cases and hospitalizations, experts are pleading with the public to reconsider Christmas plans.
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.