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Merrill to run for Senate

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Tuesday on the state capitol steps that he would run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020. “This is not something that I have pursued,” Merrill said. “This is something that pursued me.” Merrill said people have come to him and said, “We need to have … Continued
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June 26, 2019

Merrill to announce Senate plans Tuesday

This morning, Alabama Republican Secretary of State John Merrill is expected to announce in Montgomery whether or not he will run for the United States Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. Merrill was re-elected last year to a second term as Alabama Secretary of State. He is term-limited from running again. John Harold … Continued
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June 25, 2019
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Roy Moore is going to win

I have bad news. Roy Moore is going to win. There was a lot of cheering and back-slapping among Alabama Democrats and other Alabamians with morals and decency last week when Moore officially announced that he was running for U.S. Senate again. The thinking was clear: Doug Jones beat Moore once. He can do it … Continued
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June 24, 2019
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GOP leadership in Washington skeptical of Moore’s campaign

On Thursday, former Chief Justice Roy Moore announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. The Senate Leadership Fund released a statement after the announcement that Moore would mount another campaign in Alabama. “We believe most Alabama Republicans realize that nominating Roy Moore would be … Continued
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June 21, 2019

Corey Maze confirmed as U.S. district judge in Alabama

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that Montgomery’s Corey Maze has been confirmed by the full Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. “Corey Maze’s confirmation to be a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama is another important step in the shaping of our courts,” said … Continued
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June 13, 2019

Shelby announces DOT grant for transportation infrastructure improvements in Huntsville

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation granted the City of Huntsville a total of $8,000,000 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements along Old Highway 20. “I am pleased to hear that this funding will allow for improvements to Old Highway 20 in Huntsville,” said Senator Shelby. “This project … Continued
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June 12, 2019

Shelby announces $25.9 million in FAA Grants for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “The FAA grants awarded to … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Shelby holds hearing to review defense innovation, research funding

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a classified subcommittee hearing Thursday to review the Fiscal Year 2020 budget request for defense innovation and research funding. Michael Griffin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and former NASA Administrator and eminent scholar at the University of Alabama in Huntsville was one of the witnesses. Steven … Continued
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June 6, 2019