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An interview with Rick Neighbors, who is challenging Congressman Robert Aderholt

Last week, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Rick Neighbors, the Democratic nominee in Alabama’s 4th Congressional District, where he is challenging twelve-term incumbent Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. Neighbors said that he wants to bring a better quality of life for the people of Alabama’s 4th Congressional District. … Continued
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August 17, 2020

Aderholt pushes for CARES fund flexibility to improve rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday released a statement after leading a bipartisan Congressional letter with Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, to House and Senate leadership urging them to take immediate and necessary actions regarding rural broadband funding from the CARES Act. “The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the unacceptable reality of rural broadband … Continued
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August 10, 2020

Marsh’s budget hearing compared to revenge porn

Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, has scheduled a general fund budget hearing for early July — purportedly to prepare for the 2021 Legislative Session that begins in February. But that is not the real reason for the budget hearing, according to Senate insiders who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid provoking … Continued
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June 29, 2020

Roby announces FCC funding to expand broadband in Autauga County

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced funding to expand broadband in Autauga County. “The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the authorization of nearly $3.7 million in funding to expand broadband to over 9,000 rural homes and businesses in Autauga County over the next decade,” Rep. Roby announced in an email. Tuesday, December 16 the Federal … Continued
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December 26, 2019

Randall Shedd awarded Alabama Agribusiness Council’s legislator of the year award

The Alabama Agribusiness Council awarded their legislator of the year award to State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Cullman, at their annual conference on Monday. “I appreciate the Alabama Agribusiness Council presenting me with their ‘Legislator of the Year’ award last night at their annual conference,” Shedd said on social media. “Agribusiness is Alabama and my district’s … Continued
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June 27, 2019
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Finally, something that might work

Expanding workforce development and rural broadband could very well be the most significant accomplishments of the 2019 Legislative Session. Both actions have the potential to change Alabama’s future by fostering middle-skill jobs and connecting rural communities to the global economy. The education budget passed in the Senate includes a $6 million increase for workforce development … Continued
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May 29, 2019

Farm Bill passes the House of Representatives

Wednesday, the bipartisan 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H.R.2, better known as the Farm Bill, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill covers agriculture subsidies, conservation, rural development and nutrition. The Farm Bill reauthorizes farm programs and directs the nation’s agricultural policy for the next five years. The House and Senate had both passed … Continued
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December 13, 2018
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Touring Southeast Alabama farms with AG Chairman Conaway

With Congress recently out of session for the Independence Day district work period, I took the opportunity to travel throughout Alabama’s Second District to share an update from Washington and hear directly from the people I represent. I spent time in Clayton, Eufaula, Andalusia, Montgomery, Troy, Slocomb, and Brundidge, just to name a few. Throughout … Continued
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July 9, 2018