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Shelby, ten other GOP Senators endorse Sessions

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby and 10 other Republican senators released a letter Monday endorsing former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ run for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. “We know Jeff’s character and his temperament,” the letter reads. “We know his commitment to his principles. We know he is … Continued
November 12, 2019

President attends Alabama football game

Americans are widely divided on their views of President Donald J. Trump (R); but in Alabama he remains wildly popular. The President and First Lady were in attendance at the University of Alabama versus LSU football game on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. The President and First Lady Melania were honored with a standing ovation and chants … Continued
November 11, 2019

Sessions expected to announce candidacy for Senate

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to announce that he is running for the Senate he vacated in 2017 today. Friday is the last day to qualify and there are already six candidates who have been on the campaign trail for months. Multiple news outlets are reporting that their sources are reporting that Sessions … Continued
November 7, 2019

Ivey attends grand opening of Grand River Technology Park

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) attended the groundbreaking of the Grand River Technology Park adjacent to the Barber Motorsports Park along the vital I-20 corridor connecting Birmingham with Atlanta. “This is an exciting day and thank you all for coming here to celebrate the groundbreaking of Grand River Technology Park,” Gov. Ivey said. “Many … Continued
October 25, 2019
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Byrne announces implementation of new Medicare wage index rule

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that “Alabama’s hospitals will begin receiving significantly higher Medicare reimbursements” implementation of the Trump Administration’s final rule governing the Medicare wage index. “With the wage index rule going into effect today, communities across Alabama can rejoice that their continued access to local medical care is safer,” Rep. Byrne said. … Continued
October 2, 2019

Sen. Shelby announces $2 million grant for Mobile Downtown Aiport

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that the Mobile Downtown Airport will receive a $2 million grant through the Federal Aviation Administration.  The $2 million grant, to be used for renovation of the airport’s tarmac, is in addition to a just more than $1 million FAA grant for the Mobile Downtown Airport that was … Continued
September 26, 2019

Shelby announces $2.6 million in funding for local airport improvements

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that five local airports across the state of Alabama will receive $2.63 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The federal funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “This FAA funding will bring … Continued
September 23, 2019

Mike Rogers selected as conferee for the NDAA

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, was selected as a conferee for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. “I am proud to be named to the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee,” Rogers said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the 50 plus year streak of passing a defense authorization bill in support … Continued
September 19, 2019

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on new hypersonic weapons factory in Courtland

Lockheed Martin held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at the site of their factory in Courtland. Lockheed Martin is building two new buildings at the Courtland facility for the assembly, integration and testing of hypersonic programs. The company will locate the management and engineering workforce for these programs in Huntsville. The move will mean 72 new … Continued
September 18, 2019

Shelby announces that Senate Committee has advanced defense markup

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) conducted a committee markup of the FY2020 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. “The Subcommittee meets this morning to consider the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020,” said Senator Shelby. “The bill recommends $622.4 billion in base Defense funding, $70.7 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations, and $1.7 … Continued
September 11, 2019