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Will lawmakers find Alabama solutions?

An Alabama solution to an Alabama problem is often how Gov. Kay Ivey frames her policy initiatives. Ivey’s position is unique in an era when Republican and Democrat solutions diverge greatly on even the most fundamental challenges of governing. But Ivey’s approach is not only wise; it is also the type of pragmatic thinking that … Continued
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January 6, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards $18.7 million to improve infrastructure in 58 Alabama communities

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.7 million in grants for improvements in 58 Alabama communities. The funds from the Community Development Block Grant program will enable communities to provide water, improve roads and sewage systems, construct public community buildings and remove blight. “Community Development Block Grants are vital to Alabama communities wanting to raise living … Continued
November 21, 2019

Shelby announces New Southwest Alabama Regional Airport in Clarke County

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the transition of the current Thomasville Airport in Thomasville, Alabama, into a new regional airport for residents across the southwest region of Alabama. The current local Thomasville airport will officially become the Southwest Alabama Regional Airport. “The recent growth and … Continued
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November 14, 2019

Byrne predicts that House Democrats will impeach the president

Friday, U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) spoke to an a campaign event in Gadsden at Lola’s on the River Restaurant. Byrne said that he expects that House Democrats will vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R) “sometime between now and Christmas.” Byrne defended the President. “The President had an obligation to make … Continued
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November 5, 2019

ADECA accepting grant applications to improve inland ports

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office recently announced that the state’s inland port authorities and related groups can now apply for grants of up to $1 million through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.  The grants will pay for infrastructure improvements at inland ports, located along the state’s inland waterways. Such improvements include new … Continued
October 29, 2019

Byrne says Schiff has “totally tainted the investigation”

Republicans have been highly critical of the way that the impeachment inquiry is being handled by the Democratic-controlled House leadership. They have been especially critical of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California. Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, signed to support a resolution to censure Schiff. Byrne is an attorney with decades of courtroom … Continued
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October 9, 2019

Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District

Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued
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August 22, 2019
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Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project: The cost of doing nothing is too high

For the past 25 years, serious efforts have been underway to design and eventually build a new bridge along Interstate 10 that runs through Mobile and Baldwin counties.  Once completed, this bridge would relieve the growing congestion along this busy corridor that runs from Florida to California. Building a bridge over a major shipping channel … Continued
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August 9, 2019