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Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
November 7, 2018

All of the Alabama Congressional Delegation re-elected to another term

U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) has been elected to serve Alabama’s Second Congressional District for a fifth term in the United States House of Representatives. “I am humbled and deeply grateful to the people who live and work in Alabama’s Second District for once again placing their trust in me to fight for them in … Continued
November 7, 2018

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
November 6, 2018

Maxwell receives funding for new air traffic control tower

Wednesday, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery will receive $18 million from the Air Force’s Fiscal Year 2019 military construction account for a new air traffic control tower. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised the Air Force’s decision to direct $18 million to Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) … Continued
November 1, 2018

Our farmers are our future

This past week, I had the pleasure of visiting many fine farmers and foresters throughout Southwest Alabama to learn more about the incredible work they do on a daily basis. This was part of my annual “Ag Matters” agricultural tour, which brings me to farms and forests in each of the six counties that make … Continued
October 30, 2018

NASA’s Bridenstine visits United Launch Alliance rocket factory in Decatur

NASA Administrator James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine held a roundtable discussion Thursday with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and NASA officials after touring ULA’s massive rocket factory in Decatur. Bridenstine then addressed the media. Reporters asked about the Space Launch System. “We are not going to abandon it,” Bridenstine said. “We are behind schedule and over cost; … Continued
October 26, 2018

Alabama’s cotton farmers lose $100 million while Timberland owners suffer nearly $20 million loss from Hurricane Michael

Farmers and forestland owners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas were severely impacted by Hurricane Michael. Most of Alabama was spared the damage that our neighbors in Florida and Georgia suffered, but the Wiregrass and particularly Houston County in southeast Alabama was not so lucky. Preliminary estimates from helicopter show heavy damage to the … Continued
October 25, 2018

Incumbents hold fundraising leads in Alabama congressional races

Alabama’s congressional incumbents continue to outraise and outspend their challengers. New Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports are in for the second quarter. Campaign finance reports for the second quarter which ended on September 30 were due on Monday, October 15. State government candidates have to report to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, which requires … Continued
October 17, 2018

Hurricane Michael hit Gulf Coast as strong Category 4

Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane to hit the United States coast in October since we have been recording hurricane strength. The powerful storm kept gaining strength the closer that it got to shore before it plowed into Florida thirty miles east of Panama City in the Mexico Beach area. Maximum wind gusts were clocked … Continued
October 11, 2018

Hurricane Michael to make landfall today

Hurricane Michael is continuing on its course towards the Florida Gulf Coast gaining strength as it continues to track north. As of press time the Hurricane eyewall was anticipated to make landfall at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the area of Panama City, Florida. Michael is currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles … Continued
October 10, 2018