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.
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Sen. Richard Shelby says he’s concerned about inflation
Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing.
FreedomWorks for America endorses Mo Brooks
FreedomWorks for America announced that they have endorsed Brooks in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Club for Growth endorses Mo Brooks in Senate race
The Republican primary will be on May 24, 2022.