NRA cancels annual meeting in Houston over COVID concerns
The NRA said it made this decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas.
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Brandon Shoupe running for chairman of the Houston County Commission
Shoupe, a Republican, currently serves District 4, which encompasses the northwest part of Houston County.
Harold Sachs arrangements announced
Sachs became the chief of staff for the Alabama Republican Party in 2011.
USDA provides money to deal with wild hogs
In 2020, a three-year pilot project for feral swine control will start in select watersheds around Alabama. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services has received $3.7 million in funding to combat feral swine damage in Baldwin, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Sumter counties. This money translates to 14 fulltime technicians who will work with … Continued
Bill to abolish elected county superintendents stalled in Alabama House
The Alabama House of Representatives rejected a proposal Friday to force all Alabama counties to adopt a system where the county board of education hires a school superintendent. In many Alabama counties, the county school superintendent is an elected official over the schools analogous to the Sheriff with law enforcement. City systems already have appointed … Continued
President George H. W. Bush laid to rest in Texas
On Thursday, President George Herbert Walker Bush (R) was laid to rest in Texas next to his wife, Barbara, who had died earlier this year. He was 94. On Wednesday a state funeral was held for the 41st President at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Presidents Jimmy Carter (D), William J. “Bill” Clinton (D), … Continued
USDA announces disaster declaration in five Alabama counties because of Hurricane Michael
Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael as Primary Natural Disaster Areas. Those primary counties are: Barbour, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike Counties. “I am very grateful to Secretary Purdue and USDA for responding quickly to our request to … Continued
Trump declares Major Disaster for four Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael
In response to Governor Kay Ivey’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. This declaration means that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program will provide assistance to four affected counties: Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile Counties. “I appreciate President … Continued
Trump approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael
President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on Oct. 11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance under category B to Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. “I greatly appreciate President Trump approving our request for federal assistance,” … Continued
Gov. Ivey asks Alabamians to help and pray for victims of Harvey in Texas
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — As one of the most devastating storms in US history continues to sweep across Texas and heads for Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey is asking Alabamians to reach out and help those victims affected by the storm. “I am urging all Alabamians to join me … Continued