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Last week we talked about the importance that roads are to the economic development of our state.  We spoke about urban growth and expansion, especially the needs for highways in Huntsville and the improvement of the Port in Mobile. Well, I overlooked the needs and importance of our rural roads.  Make no doubt about it, … Continued

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, expressed his concerns about recent actions by China in Africa, specifically actions in the Republic of Djibouti. Rep. Byrne, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense General James Mattis to express his concerns. “Last week, the … Continued

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Lines and the City of Mobile are officially back in business together.  Mobile will be a port of origin for the cruise ship, ‘Fantasy’ starting in November of 2016. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the announcement that Carnival … Continued

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the global aviation industry will have all eyes on Mobile, Alabama as European aviation powerhouse, Airbus will formally unveil its long awaited first North American manufacturing facility at 10:00 AM central time. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said in a statement, “We already expect Airbus … Continued