U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell

Fred Gray receives honorary degree from Princeton University

Gray, once described by Rev. Martin Luther King as "the chief counsel for the protest movement," celebrated his 91st birthday in late December.

John H. Glenn

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May 26, 2022

Mayor fights to save Black Belt hospital from closing

Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 13, 2022

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Rep. Sewell legislation can help prevent cancer deaths

"Congresswoman Sewell is prioritizing the health of our seniors and under-served."

Dr. Michael Meshad

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April 20, 2021

Gov. Ivey, former Sen. Jones, Rep. Sewell and Rep. Aderholt address PARCA annual forum

The five-part forum explained and examined issues and opportunities in providing access to broadband.

John H. Glenn

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March 8, 2021

Birmingham Xpress transit system begining construction in West End

It will be the first bus rapid transit system in the state.

John H. Glenn

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December 21, 2020

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A new dawn for Democrats in Alabama

The Alabama Democratic Party isn’t much. Recently, a new party executive committee and chair were elected. The days of do-nothing Nancy Worley and do-nothing-but-harm Joe Reed are numbered, thankfully. Still, Alabama Democrats have a long way to go before they’re really functioning again. The Democrats put up probably its best slate of candidates ever in … Continued

Joey Kennedy

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November 8, 2019

Rep. Sewell named co-chair of rural health care task force

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has been selected co-chair of the House Ways & Means Committee’s Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force, a task force aimed at finding solutions to the challenges facing health care in rural and underserved communities. The bipartisan task force will bring members and experts together to discuss the challenges … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

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July 22, 2019

Sewell votes to raise minimum wage to $15 over next six years

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, voted for the Raise the Wage Act, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over the next six years. It would be the first increase in the minimum wage since 2009 if it were passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald … Continued

Gabby Dance

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July 19, 2019

Sewell achieves House passage of $70 million in federal funding for HBCUs

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced on Wednesday that $70 million in federal funding will be made available to both public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities for loan deferment and facilities renovation. The House passed this request after Sewell and a group of colleagues wrote a letter in March urging them to provide … Continued

Gabby Dance

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June 20, 2019