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Roby: 2.4 million STEM jobs went unfilled last year

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday in an email to constituents that in “2018, nearly 2.4 million STEM jobs went unfilled, largely because STEM education is not readily available for many students.” STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM is the fastest growing sector of the job market; but according to the … Continued
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September 24, 2019

Ivey says nearly 15,500 jobs were generated last year from projects

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Commerce released the 2017 New & Expanding Industry Report. Ivey said that companies planning new facilities or expanding existing operations in Alabama announced nearly 15,500 new jobs and more than $4.4 billion in capital investment during 2017, according to a comprehensive report detailing economic development activity … Continued
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May 2, 2018

Rogers and Cooper send letter to President urging greater missile defense funding due to North Korean threat

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Ranking Member Jim Cooper (D-Tennessee) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump to help the United States better prepare and handle the most recent North Korean threats. The bill was passed in July following successful tests of North Korean … Continued
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August 18, 2017

Emails, Records Show Hubbard Paid Over $200K to Lobby Governor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Series: Emails on Hubbard’s Road to Perdition, Article 3 The emails below were released by the State in February 2015, in response to Hubbard’s demand for a more defined statement of facts concerning his indictments. Other articles on emails: Article One Article Two Emails and court records are being … Continued
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March 8, 2016

Rogers Comments on North Korean Hydrogen Bomb Test

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 6, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after learning from news reports that North Korea said it had conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test. Congressman Rogers “We are watching seven years of President … Continued
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January 8, 2016

Shelby Meets WWII and Korean War Honor Flight Vets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) released a written statement after meeting with World War II and Korean War veterans from Tuscaloosa participating in their Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Senator Shelby said, “It was an honor to meet with several World War II and Korean War veterans … Continued
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October 3, 2014

Bachus Speaks at “SAVE OUR STEEL JOBS” Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia spoke recently at a “Save Our Steel Jobs” rally held at the US Steel Fairfield Works and Tubular Operations plant in Fairfield, Alabama. The purpose of the rally was held to raise awareness about the impact that illegal dumping and trade violations by … Continued
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June 20, 2014