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Shelby, Jones vote for passage of the Farm Bill

The U.S. Senate voted in favor of passage of the conference committee version of H.R. 2, the 2018 Farm Bill. Both Sens. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Doug Jones (D-Alabama) voted in favor of passage of the bipartisan legislation. “This bipartisan legislation provides much-needed predictability that will significantly benefit our state’s farmers and the entire agriculture … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 12, 2018

Opinion

High school RTW program sets pathway for AlabamaWorks! Success Plus

The skills needed for today’s modern workplace are shifting, and leaders are working diligently to prepare the next generation of workers. However, there is a growing skills mismatch looming across our country – evidence that the “you must go to college and be successful” narrative, which has been built into the fabric of many of … Continued

Garth Thorpe

September 10, 2018

Opinion

A standing ovation for teachers

Teachers hardly get the credit they deserve for the challenging jobs they do every day. Not only do they educate our children, but teachers also provide guidance, support, and serve as positive role models for the next generation. Their efforts and sacrifices should not go unnoticed. I have dedicated a good part of my life … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 14, 2018

Opinion

Congratulating our service Academy nominees

America’s Armed Forces are made up of young men and women who bravely answered the call of service and have accepted the challenge of defending our great nation. As a Member of Congress, I have the distinct privilege each year of nominating outstanding young individuals from Southwest Alabama to attend our nation’s military service academies. … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 9, 2018

Opinion

Supporting our space programs

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby The week of February 18th is Alabama Aerospace Week in Montgomery. NASA and other organizations will be in town to discuss our state’s role in the space industry and to inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers to consider careers in the aerospace field. One of the events is … Continued

Martha Roby

February 19, 2018

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Alabama businesses, parks, lakes and others offering discounts in recognition

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and others came together to promote National Hunting and Fishing Day, which will be observed this year on Saturday, Sept. 23. They also announced that … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 21, 2017