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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Richard Shelby

Elections

Brandaun Dean is the first Democrat running for U.S. Senate

Former Brighton Mayor Brandaun Dean is the only Democrat presently running for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat.

July 20, 2021

Sen. Richard Shelby says he’s concerned about inflation

Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing.

July 19, 2021

FreedomWorks for America endorses Mo Brooks

FreedomWorks for America announced that they have endorsed Brooks in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race.

July 16, 2021

Shelby announces FAA grants for airport infrastructure upgrades

Eight local airports throughout Alabama will receive more than $8.29 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants.

July 1, 2021

Shelby expresses concerns over defense cuts

Many in Congress have expressed concern over the declining numbers of ships that the U.S. Navy is able to deploy at any given time.

June 28, 2021

Alabama leaders comment on the passing of Sonny Callahan

A number of Alabama’s elected leaders expressed condolences on the passing of the Republican congressman.

June 28, 2021

Rogers says the budget should be focused more on China, less on climate issues

Congressman Mike Rogers wrote an op-ed Tuesday in Defense News in which he criticized President Joe Biden’s budget priorities.

June 25, 2021

Shelby concerned over decreased funding request for Army

Shelby questioned top U.S. Army officials during a defense subcommittee hearing to review the president’s funding request.

June 24, 2021

Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Claudette

The governor has retroactively proclaimed the state of emergency for the state of Alabama effective 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 18.

June 22, 2021

Club for Growth endorses Mo Brooks in Senate race

The Republican primary will be on May 24, 2022.

June 15, 2021