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U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes U.S. Sen. Jones’ bipartisan pro-growth leadership

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced that U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, was awarded both its Jefferson–Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship and the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. Only two senators won both honors this year. The awards recognize members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move … Continued
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June 10, 2020

Alabama U.S. attorneys announce $9,645,679 award to address COVID-19 pandemic

United States Attorney Jay E. Town, Northern District of Alabama, United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin for the Middle District of Alabama, United States Attorney Richard W. Moore for the Southern District of Alabama today announced that the State of Alabama received $9,645,679 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the challenges posed by … Continued
April 28, 2020

Tommy Hanes receives Friend of Government Accountability Award

State Rep. Tommy Hanes, R-Bryant, has been chosen as a recipient for the Foundation for Government Accountability’s 2018 Friend of Government Accountability Award for his work on welfare reform. The FGA said this award is in recognition and appreciation of Rep. Hanes’ commitment to policy reforms that empower Americans through work and reduce dependency. FGA … Continued
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November 14, 2018

Brooks, Roby, Aderholt honored as “Guardians of Small Business” by the NFIB

Congress members Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) have been named as “Guardians of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (“NFIB”). “I appreciate the National Federation of Independent Business again honoring me as a ‘Guardian of Small Business’ for my 100% voting record on key issues important to … Continued
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October 2, 2018

Department of Commerce awards $3 million to Auburn for additive manufacturing research

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Auburn University more than $3 million for research and development of techniques to improve additive manufacturing. The $3,087,090 grant came from the department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced the grant Wednesday. “Auburn University has become a national leader in the field … Continued
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August 23, 2018

McCutcheon, Ward, Whatley, and Patterson awarded for autism bill efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Autism Law Summit was held in San Diego, California.  Several members of the Alabama legislative delegation were awarded as legislative champions for their efforts to pass legislation requiring that insurers cover autism therapy.  State Representative Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, state Senate … Continued
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January 2, 2018

Dial receives CLAS award

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday., June 13, 2017, State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) has been awarded the prestigious CLAS Legislative Leadership Award. Sonja Hines, 2016-2017 CLAS president, presented Dial with a plaque and an award at the 2017 CLAS Annual Summer Convention in the Mobile Convention Center during the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, … Continued
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June 20, 2017

Secretary of State’s office wins award for mock election

By Staff Report Wednesday, March 21, 2017, The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is delighted to announce that we were honored with The National Association of State Boards of Education Award for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education from The National Student/Parent Mock Election. The award is given to states across the US who have organized … Continued
March 22, 2017

Flowers honored with NASS Award

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 3, 2017, the National Associations of Secretaries of State presented an award to former State Representative Steve Flowers (R) for his work as a legislator and for his work as a columnist reporting on Alabama politics. Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R) said that he is … Continued
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March 6, 2017