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GOP candidates raise over $1.25 million in 1st Congressional District race

Republicans who are running in the open 1st Congressional District race reported having raised over $1.25 million during the first half of this year. The deadline for filing federal campaign finance reports with the Federal Elections Commission was on Monday. Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Lee Carl Jr. raised the most money. Carl reported raising $600,618.10 … Continued
July 18, 2019

Hightower reports raising Nearly $400,000 for his congressional campaign

Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobille, a candidate for Congress in Alabama’s open First Congressional District, announced Thursday he had raised over $395,000 during the second quarter of 2019 giving him over $383,000 cash on hand. The Hightower campaign said that that fundraising total of over $395,000 included no loans from the candidate. Ninety percent … Continued
July 12, 2019

Byrne applauds FAA grants for two South Alabama airports

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, released a statement Tuesday applauding FAA’s announcement of grants to two Southwest Alabama airports. “Airports are a valuable component of our transportation infrastructure and an important economic development tool,” Byrne said. “With the improvements made possible by these grants in Foley and Mobile, our district’s infrastructure network will become stronger. I … Continued
June 27, 2019

Bill Hightower announces campaign for open Alabama 1st Congressional District

Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced his candidacy for Alabama’s open 1st Congressional District. “After much thought, discussion with my family, and prayer I am proud to announce my candidacy to serve Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” Hightower said. “South Alabama has given me and my family so much, I cannot sit on … Continued
April 17, 2019

Byrne announces new communications director

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Thursday that Bradley Jaye has joined his staff as communications director. Jaye is a Monroeville native and graduate of Auburn University. Jaye’s career includes seven years in the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) in a variety of policy, political and communications roles. In his final role with Sessions … Continued
March 29, 2019

Byrne introduces Trump education plan

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced the introduction of the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. This legislation will give students and parents in Alabama and around the country the freedom to make educational decisions that are right for them. The legislation was developed in consultation with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Sen. Ted Cruz, … Continued
March 1, 2019

Bill Hightower explores running for open 1st Congressional District seat

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he was running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. If Byrne is running for the Senate, that means that his 1st Congressional District seat will be open in the 2020 election. Former State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced Thursday he is exploring possibly running … Continued
February 22, 2019

Terry Lathan running for third term as ALGOP chair

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan has announced her campaign to seek a third term as ALGOP chair. “It is with humility and excitement that I announce I am running for a third term as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party,” Lathan said. “It has been a true honor and privilege to serve the ALGOP … Continued
January 25, 2019

Byrne introduces term limits amendment

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Wednesday he introduced a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is Byrne’s latest action in his long-standing pledge to support term limits. House Joint Resolution 25 would amend the U.S. Constitution to limit Congressional service … Continued
January 17, 2019

Byrne introduces balanced budget amendment

Thursday, on the opening day of the 116th Congress, Alabama Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution, House Joint Resolution 6. The bill marks the first piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Byrne in the 116th Congress, which officially convened on Jan. 3. “We must balance the budget, … Continued
January 7, 2019