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Bradley Byrne

Cutting through the noise

US Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There has been a lot of noise coming out of Washington and in the national news media. If you listen to all the noise, you would think the only thing happening in our nation’s capital is staffing drama at the White House and an ongoing Russia investigation. Those topics consume … Continued
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July 31, 2017
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State Parks perfect destinations for Spring Break

By Greg Lein MONTGOMERY – Now is the time that we are beckoned outdoors by warmer temperatures, springtime blossoms and a break from school. This time of year, there’s nowhere better to be than in an Alabama State Park. The Alabama State Parks System offers springtime activities for the entire family, from riding mountain bikes … Continued
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March 15, 2017

State thanks Shelby for NOAA Red Snapper Study announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 14, 2017, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it is funding an independent and external assessment to measure the actual number of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Conservation Commissioner N. Gunter Guy, Jr. said … Continued
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March 15, 2017
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How Alabama Can Benefit from the U.S./Cuba Relationship 


By Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Senator Vivian Davis Figures, Senator Jabo Waggoner and Commissioner John McMillan Despite the fact that the Port of Mobile is located just across the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama businesses will continue to lose out on Cuba’s growing markets to foreign competitors until Congress ends the U.S. travel and trade embargo on … Continued
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June 21, 2016

Byrne Says that Red Snapper Season Will Be Short Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6 US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) expressed his disappointment on learning that federal authorities were again limiting the Red Snapper season in Alabama waters to just a few days. Rep. Byrne said, “My office has received word that this year’s Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Red Snapper Season Limited to Just Ten Days

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that the 2015 Red Snapper season length for recreational fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico will be just ten days: from June 1 to June 10 in federal waters.  Charter boats will have a 44 day season from … Continued
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May 1, 2015
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Federal Government Biggest Threat to Gulf Red Snapper

By Congressman Jo Bonner If there’s one thing that the federal government has told Gulf fishermen for more than a decade, it’s that our most popular fish is in danger of overfishing. The government has even gone so far as to impose extreme catch restrictions that border on the absurd. That’s what makes a recent … Continued
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February 26, 2013

Sessions and Bonner Say RESTORE Act Appears Headed Towards Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) representing the people of Alabama both released statements after a Congressional conference committee reached agreement on a Transportation Bill and included a compromise version of the RESTORE Act in the final draft of the bill. Rep. … Continued
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June 28, 2012