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Sen. Richard Shelby announces $10 million in grants for airport work

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, on Tuesday announced that four Alabama airports will receive a portion of more than $10 million in federal grants for infrastructure improvements.  The Federal Aviation Administration grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and additional federal CARES Act coronavirus relief funding are to serve as the local match … Continued
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September 2, 2020

Shelby announces $650,000 in FAA funding for Eufaula’s Weedon Field

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that Weedon Field in Eufaula is receiving $650,000 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing apron. This FAA grant is awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the agency’s efforts to support airport infrastructure improvements. … Continued
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November 25, 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
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June 27, 2019

Shelby announces local airports will receive $20.8 million in FAA funding for improvements

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that five local airports across the state of Alabama will receive $20.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “This FAA funding will significantly improve the functionality, … Continued
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May 13, 2019

Shelby announces $25.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., reported that 25 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances and equipment acquisition. “These FAA grants support critical projects that … Continued
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July 20, 2018

Rep. Brooks Votes to Protect Northwest AL Regional Airport in the Shoals

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted yes on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 658. The FAA Authorization Bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 248 to 169. … Continued
February 3, 2012