Relief

The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.

Ivey awarded $500,000 each to the city of Opelika and Russell County and $300,000 each to Marengo, Monroe and Pickens counties.

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., today announced that 16 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,750,845 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure.  The grant funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has been made available through annual appropriations measures, as well as … Continued

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., today called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include farmers and producers in new economic relief programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Farmers in Alabama and across the country have been shut out from accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds provided for them by the CARES Act due to … Continued

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala, recently expressed disapproval over the Senate’s failure to reach a decision on disaster recovery efforts for states who recently faced natural disasters, calling the dispute a “political tug-of-war.” The Senate has continually disagreed over the level of funding to be provided for Puerto Rico and have yet to reach a decision … Continued

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, urged Senate members on Monday to approve legislation provided disaster relief funds to Alabama and other areas that have recently suffered from natural disasters. The measure would provide $13.45 billion in aid to states and territories affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. It would also provide $600 million in nutrition … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, is heading up an effort to raise about $3,500 with other senators to send aid to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. “I know many of us have already contributed money to relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey and now Irma, but I believe a … Continued