Katie Britt obtains $28.6 million in funding to assist Alabama’s healthcare and research facilities
Alabama Set to Receive Major Funding Boost from Senate Bill Hospitals, universities, and training programs across Alabama might soon benefit from a considerable amount of funding, as the U.S. Senate Budget Committee has moved forward with the 201026 Workers and Education Funding Bill. This package includes over $28.6 million earmarked for spending in Alabama, made […]
Southern Research launches $98 million biotechnology facility, enhancing vital research efforts.
New Biotechnology Center Opens in Birmingham On Tuesday, Alabama celebrated a significant advancement in the realm of science and economy with the inauguration of a $98 million biotechnology center. This project is quite transformative, effectively doubling the lab capabilities of the organization and enhancing efforts against chronic and infectious diseases as well as cancer. Situated […]
Trump unlawfully halted 1,800 NIH medical research grants, according to Congress’ oversight committee.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze $8 billion allocated to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was unlawful. According to the GAO report, Trump failed to spend the funds approved by Congress, violating the Water Storage Control Act, which designates Congress as the authority over […]
Cancer organization addresses concerns over Alabama research funding risks
American Cancer Society Pushes Back Against Proposed Budget Cuts The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making efforts to challenge proposed budget cuts to cancer research funding. They’ve kicked off a new advertising campaign featuring prominent billboards in Alabama. Recently, the White House Office of Management and Budget suggested a reduction in […]
Research reveals difficulties in addressing Graham County’s housing issue
Residents in Gila Valley are facing challenges in affording homes in Graham County without substantial savings, according to a recent housing survey by Grow America for the Southeastern Arizona Government Agency (SEAGO). During a presentation of the findings, it was revealed that potential homebuyers could structure a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage around $201,824. This still leaves […]
Trump halts $200 million in funding for UCLA science and medical research over claims of antisemitism
UCLA Faces Major Funding Freeze from Trump Administration The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on nearly $200 million in federal grants to UCLA, citing claims of “discrimination” within the university and a failure to ensure an environment free from anti-Semitism in research settings. This funding withdrawal follows statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi and […]
Senator Britt receives widespread recognition for her strong backing of cancer research and NIH funding
Sen. Katie Britt’s Advocacy for Medical Research Funding Cancer advocates and members of the medical community nationwide have voiced gratitude for Sen. Katie Britt’s leadership in securing federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has played a pivotal role in increasing investments in essential medical research and innovation at various institutions, including the University of Alabama, the […]
Sen. Britt spearheads a letter supporting funding for NIH research
Senate Republicans Advocate for NIH Funding Last Friday, Senator Katie Britt from Alabama, along with 13 Republican colleagues from the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Welfare, Education and Related Institutions, expressed their concerns regarding funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They sent a letter highlighting the need for appropriate financial support […]
Auburn Engineering begins construction on Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station
Auburn Engineers Aim to Enhance Gulf Coast Resilience In a push for community improvement, engineers from Auburn University are setting their sights on the Gulf Coast—not for a vacation, but to build a more resilient future. On Thursday morning, the Golden Shovel turned the first soil at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, marking the […]
Group aiming to construct Columbia Dam on Duck River collaborates with Ogles to seek federal funding for research
A group aiming to revive the idea of constructing a dam on Columbia’s Duck River is collaborating with U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles to secure federal funding for feasibility studies. This initiative attempts to bring back plans from decades past that were halted in the 1980s and ultimately dismantled in the 1990s. The push is straightforward—they […]