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Hasdorff calls for “out-of-touch” Mike Bloomberg to visit an Alabama Farm

Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Terri Hasdorff challenged billionaire Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg to come visit an Alabama farm. Hasdorff’s comments followed the re-release of Bloomberg statements dismissing farmers as lacking the “grey matter” to do other jobs. In a 2016 speech at Oxford University in England, the former New York City Mayor said … Continued
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February 20, 2020

Realtors endorse Pringle and Coleman

Monday, the Alabama REALTORS® Political Action Committee (ARPAC), the political arm of the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, has made its endorsement of candidates for the primary election to be held on March 3. The National Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee has also announced who it will be supporting for the U.S. House of Representatives … Continued
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February 18, 2020

Brooks announces that Alabama rocket launches NASA Solar Orbiter

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced that an Alabama built Atlas V rocket has launched the Solar Orbiter. “Big news! Last night, NASA’s Solar Orbiter was successfully launched atop United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket,” Rep. Brooks said. “The Atlas V is built at ULA’s Decatur manufacturing facility and last night’s launch was ULA’s 135th … Continued
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February 11, 2020

Sewell urges Trump to work across the aisle on healthcare

Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) urged President Donald J. Trump (R) to, “Work across the aisle to make real, positive change-to make health care more affordable and accessible.” “I challenge the President tonight not to make empty promises,” Sewell said. “Work across the aisle to achieve real, positive change – to make health care … Continued
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February 6, 2020

Pringle campaign announces grassroots leaders

Thursday, First Congressional District State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, announced a list of county grassroots leaders from across the district in support of his campaign. The team includes nearly 100 key leaders and growing. “I’m humbled by the support of so many local conservatives who have joined the movement to send ‘one of us’ to … Continued
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February 3, 2020

Brooks votes for NASA Authorization Act

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) voted in favor of the Space Subcommittee passage of H.R. 5666, the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020.” The act includes an amendment authored by Brooks to ensure competition and flexibility for NASA’s choosing an integrated crewed Mars landing/assent system design. “I thank my Space Subcommittee colleagues … Continued
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January 31, 2020

General McInerney endorses Terri Hasdorff for Congress

Tuesday, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General, Thomas McInerney announced his support for Terri Hasdorff for Congress in Alabama’s 2 nd Congressional District. “I am deeply proud to endorse my good friend, Terri Hasdorff, Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District,” Gen. McInerney said. “She is a true friend to me and will be … Continued
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January 29, 2020

After March for Life, Roby says “we must stand for life”

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an email that she supports the Pro-Life movement and their efforts to protect the unborn. “I believe that human life begins at conception, and our laws and policies should reflect a commitment to protecting life at every stage,” Roby wrote in an email to constituents. “I feel a … Continued
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January 28, 2020

Rogers calls on Supreme Court to uphold Louisiana Pro-Life law

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) asked that the U.S. Supreme Court uphold the State of Louisiana’s Pro-Life law. Rogers announced his support for the Louisiana law in an email to constituents. “Pro-abortion groups have made it their mission to attack and challenge states’ legally-passed pro-life laws,” Congressman Rogers said. “As a proud father of three … Continued
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January 23, 2020

Sewell announces grants to help the homeless

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Selma) announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently awarded $11,445,018 to local “Continuums of Care” (CoCs) across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program works with local non-profit providers and state and local governments (CoCs) to end homelessness, providing rapid … Continued
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January 22, 2020