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Congresswoman Martha Roby endorses Jeff Coleman

Congresswoman Martha Roby endorsed Jeff Coleman for Congress Thursday. “I fully support Jeff Coleman to be our next Congressman,” Roby said. “Jeff Coleman is a businessman who supports cutting government regulation and lowering taxes to help grow a strong economy. Jeff strongly supports our men and women serving in uniform, as well as our veterans.” … Continued
July 9, 2020

Historical election results point to Troy King’s advantage in AL-2 race

Seven candidates are in a hunt to capture the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House, a seat currently held by Congresswoman Martha Roby, who announced on July 26, 2019, that she would not seek re-election in 2020. In August, before King’s official announcement, APR looked at his vote totals in the … Continued
November 19, 2019

By the numbers: What if King runs for AL-2?

Congresswoman Martha Roby recently announced her retirement as the representative for the Second Congressional District leaving an opening that others hope to fill. Persistent rumors around Montgomery — stretching into the Wiregrass — suggest that former Attorney General Troy King will run for the vacant U.S. House seat. Reportedly, King is consulting friends and family … Continued
August 27, 2019

Roby Discusses the Highway Funding Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 4 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) issued a statement discussing the six year transportation funding bill.  Rep Roby discussed the importance of giving long-term certainty to state and local governments for road planning. Rep. Roby said that, “Roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure make up … Continued
November 5, 2015

McCarthy Out as Potential Speaker: Roby Says Gowdy would be a Good Leader but Doesn’t Want Job

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter When the Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that he was stepping down from what is arguably the second most powerful job in the country, most people in the know thought that House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) would step up and there would … Continued
October 9, 2015

Roby Says House will Focus on Energy and Defense Appropriations This Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery wrote in an email to constituents that this week the house will focus on the appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense for the 2015 fiscal year. The House is also going to work on legislation trying to undo President Barack Obama’s economically … Continued
July 23, 2013

Roby Says Obamacare will Cost Americans Time and Money

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery touted a new report from the White House Office of Management and Budget that shows that the President’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) will cost businesses, families, and health care providers millions of hours to comply with all of … Continued
February 8, 2013

Roby Says that She Still has Questions About the White House Response to Benghazi Attack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that important questions still remain about the Obama Administration’s response to the September 11th terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya and that she supported efforts by House Speaker John Boehner (R) from Ohio to seek answers about what the Administration knew about a … Continued
November 1, 2012

Obama Signs Sessions’ Sequestration Transparency Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement on Tuesday following President Obama’ signing of the Sequestration Transparency Bill that Sen. Sessions co-authored with Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Thune (R) from South Dakota.   H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act would require that the Administration … Continued
August 9, 2012

Roby Returns from Afghanistan Trip

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery issued a press release to announce that she was en route back from her trip to Afghanistan today.  The Alabama Congresswoman met with U.S. military forces in and around both Kabul and Kandahar. Brecke Latham, Roby’s Communications Director said, “Rep. Roby is … Continued
May 22, 2012