Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill
The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.
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Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
Richard Shelby awarded President’s Medal by UAB
On December 14, the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) presented its President’s Medal to U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, during the school’s commencement ceremonies. “Humbled to receive the UAB President’s Medal at today’s commencement ceremony,” Senator Shelby said on social media. “It is an honor to represent such a distinguished institution and join the list … Continued
Aderholt: Spending package included a $1.1 billion budget increase for NASA
Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said that NASA and the Space Launch System (SLS) were fully funded in the appropriations package that Congress passed before the Christmas recess. This package included a $1.1 billion budget increase for NASA. NASA, and its contractors, is a major employer in North Alabama. “I, along with members of the … Continued
Mike Rogers selected as conferee for the NDAA
Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, was selected as a conferee for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. “I am proud to be named to the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee,” Rogers said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the 50 plus year streak of passing a defense authorization bill in support … Continued
Alabama to produce prototypes for new U.S. Army Hypersonic Weapons
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised the U.S. Army’s decision to award two contracts for work in Alabama related to the production of hypersonic weapon systems. One of the contracts is for Dynetics Technical Solutions in the amount of $351.6 million to produce Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) prototypes in Huntsville, Alabama. The second contract is … Continued
Shelby announces that Alabama airports will receive $9.7 Million in FAA Grants
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that 19 local airports throughout Alabama have been awarded more than $9.7 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. “This $9.7 million in funding awarded by the Department of Transportation will significantly aid in the development of local airports across the state of Alabama,” Shelby said. “Investing in local … Continued
Brooks opposes bipartisan border bill, says it rewards undocumented immigrants
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Thursday that he voted against the Senate’s bipartisan border crisis spending bill, incorporated into H.R. 3401, that spends billions of taxpayer dollars. Brooks said it rewards undocumented immigrants who break America’s laws. “There are two principal reasons why the Senate’s $4.5+ billion ‘emergency’ spending bill is horribly bad for America,” … Continued
Roby works on improvements to Dannelly Field to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, briefed constituents on her efforts to fund improvements to Montgomery County’s Dannelly Field so that the Alabama Air National Guard can receive the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “Last Wednesday, I spoke on the House floor during consideration of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations … Continued
Shelby announces DOT grant for transportation infrastructure improvements in Huntsville
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation granted the City of Huntsville a total of $8,000,000 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements along Old Highway 20. “I am pleased to hear that this funding will allow for improvements to Old Highway 20 in Huntsville,” said Senator Shelby. “This project … Continued