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Jones calls for Trump to approve individual assistance for Alabamians affected by Hurricane Michael

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones urged President Donald Trump last week to push for approval of individual assistance grants for Alabamians impacted by Hurricane Michael. While a Major Disaster Declaration was approved last week, it only provides public assistance grants. Public assistance grants help local governments and community organizations, but can’t be disbursed to individuals recovering … Continued
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November 12, 2018

Rogers announces Jacksonville State has been awarded an $18 Million FEMA grant

Friday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, congratulated Jacksonville State University (JSU) for receiving an $18,117,223.83 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “I am so proud to see how resilient the University and community have been,” Congressman Rogers said in a statement. “My wife and I are JSU alumni and … Continued
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October 2, 2018

Jeff Sessions addresses law enforcement symposium in Hoover

Monday, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) was in Hoover to address a Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership Symposium. Sessions told the members of law enforcement gathered there, “We have your back and you have ours.” U.S. Attorney Jay Town, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale (R-Jefferson County), Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall … Continued
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September 25, 2018

Gary Palmer holds town hall event in Vincent

Monday Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, was in Vincent for a town hall with city leaders and residents. Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister said, “It is our pleasure to have Gary Palmer and his staff with us today. He does a great job for us in Washington. I know it is a zoo.” Palmer was introduced as, … Continued
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August 30, 2018

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

Roby supports Sessions’ action against sanctuary cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama U.S. Rep. Martha Roby applauded Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday for the Department of Justice’s actions against the State of California’s sanctuary policies. “I have consistently advocated against dangerous sanctuary laws like those seen in California, and I am proud that we now have leadership at the … Continued
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March 12, 2018

Ivey announces $1.5 million in Homeland Security grants

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that first responders from across the state will receive Homeland Security grants totaling $1.5 million. “Homeland Security is hometown security,” Ivey said Monday. “Our first responders are the first line of defense for Alabama. As such recent events as hurricanes that swept through the Southeast … Continued
November 22, 2017

US Representative Terri Sewell addresses group in Birmingham Town Hall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (R-Selma) addressed a town hall in Birmingham hosted by State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) about Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010) and other issues facing  the Federal government.  The town hall was held … Continued
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August 2, 2017