Sewell continues American Rescue Plan district tour
Sewell continues her district-wide tour Tuesday touting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan.
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House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic
The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic.
American life expectancy falls as COVID-19 deaths top 500,000
The CDC reports that American life expectancy has dropped a full year in the first six months of 2020.
Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine
"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.
$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.
Congressman-elect Jerry Carl says he opposes another lockdown
Carl said he wants “a return to normalcy,” in an interview with Fox News last week.
Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill
Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.
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."
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
December is on track to be Alabama’s deadliest month of the pandemic
From cases and deaths to hospitalizations, December is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic.