MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council voted Tuesday night to approve $15 million in funding to help keep Jackson Hospital open amid growing financial troubles.

The city’s contribution is part of a larger $50 million rescue package. Montgomery County is expected to contribute $10 million, while the state would provide $25 million.

All of the funds must be committed by the end of the month to ensure the hospital can continue making payroll, city leaders said.

District 8 City Councilman Glen Pruitt said Jackson Hospital serves patients and employs workers from across the River Region, not just Montgomery.

“When Jackson came to us about six months ago, they had broken down the number of patients from Prattville, Millbrook, Greenville, Wetumpka,” Pruitt said. “They had broke

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