$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.
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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.
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Just 15% of Alabama’s vaccine supply administered, but pace expected to quicken
There had been 20,354 vaccines administered as of Monday, out of the state’s supply of 128,175 combined doses.
“A spike on top of a surge on top of a spike”: Experts warn of worsening COVID crisis
Alabama's weekly average of cases has grown by 56 percent since Dec. 1, and the state ranks third highest in COVID-19 hospitalizations per capita.
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It will be quite easy to slip into another year with cautious hope for better days.
Alabama COVID hospitalizations up 57 percent since Dec. 1
The state had a record 2,802 hospitalized coronavirus patients on Monday.
Alabama school internet vouchers extended into 2021
The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program will continue into 2021, made possible by a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package.
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.