COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians
Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs.
COVID relief
Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction
The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature.
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.
$600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday
It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard.
Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA
Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House.
Sewell, Aderholt vote to increase direct payments to $2,000
If approved by the Senate and signed by Trump, Americans may receive direct payments of $2,000 instead of $600.
Sewell votes to override Trump veto
"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.
House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto
The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.
Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill
Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.