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Brooks wants to suspend guest worker programs

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that he and five other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump (R). “38+ million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months,” Rep. Brooks wrote on social media. “The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, the highest rate … Continued
May 26, 2020

Monday is Memorial Day

Today, the last Monday in May, is the day we set aside to remember all of the many soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have died defending this country in this nation’s many wars over the last 245 years. Memorial Day is a state and national holiday. There will be no mail service and banks, … Continued
May 25, 2020

Aderholt says $3 trillion “wish list” is not a serious proposal

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives last week to express his opposition to the controversial Heroes Act. “No doubt, as it has been said, state and local governments across this nation are hurting because of the economic downturn this virus has created,” Aderhold said. “However, these times call … Continued
May 20, 2020

Sewell votes in favor of the new coronavirus aid package

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, on Friday voted in favor of the Heroes Act, the House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis and provide support for struggling families and essential workers. “The coronavirus is not waiting, so Congress must continue to show leadership and act now to provide relief to our … Continued
May 18, 2020

Jones concerned by reports of false negatives in COVID-19 testing

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama? on Thursday expressed concerns with recent research indicating that COVID-19 testing could have high rates of “false negatives.” Jones made the comments while talking to reporters in an online news conference. “More and more tests are coming online, but as they come online, we are also seeing studies that some … Continued
May 18, 2020

Aderholt denounces Democratic aid package as a “liberal wish list”

Thursday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, denounced the Democrats’ coronavirus aid bill as a “Liberal wish list.” “The House is set to vote on a multi-trillion dollar bill tomorrow morning – legislation that was negotiated with zero bipartisan input,” Rep. Aderholt explained. “Democratic leadership locked us out of the process entirely and instead decided to write … Continued
May 15, 2020

Alabama House to address both budgets Thursday

The Alabama House of Representatives met in Montgomery to consider legislation as the 2020 legislative session winds down. The House has yet to act on either budget, but that is scheduled to change Thursday, when they pass both the state general fund (SGF) and education trust fund (ETF) budgets. House Ways and Means General Fund … Continued
May 7, 2020

Senate committee OKs bill to extend unemployment for six months

On Monday legislature returns to work after a lengthy absence due to the coronavirus crisis. The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee met on Monday. The committee gave a favorable report to a Labor Department bill, HB351. The committee amended the bill so that during a state of emergency Alabamians who became unemployed can draw … Continued
May 5, 2020

Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued
May 5, 2020