U.S. Senator Richard Shelby

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Alabama Legislature honors U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby

Sen. Richard Shelby, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Alabama, retired in January.

March 10, 2023

Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor

Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986.

December 16, 2022

Shelby applauds the USDA awarding Auburn University $9.3 million

The USDA's $9.3 million investment will establish an Institute for Rural Partnerships at Auburn University.

December 15, 2022

Shelby: Wallace State Community College receives $1.17M ARC POWER Grant

ARC’s POWER grant program is a congressionally-funded initiative that targets communities affected by the decline of coal.

October 18, 2022

Thanks for nothing, Mo Brooks

Mo Brooks is the basic reason so many people have so little confidence in Congress.

October 11, 2022

Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard

The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request.

June 9, 2022

Shelby recognizes 2022 Alabama delegates selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Maren Fagan of Daphne and Clara Ragan of Auburn were chosen for this honor based on their academic excellence, leadership abilities, and dedication to volunteer work.

March 10, 2022

Alabama delegation urges STB caution on Amtrak gulf coast decision

All members of the Alabama congressional delegation sent a letter to Cynthia Brown, chief of the Section of Administration at the Surface Transportation Board.

February 17, 2022

FAA grants Alabama $4.3 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades

The 5 grants were awarded to local airports in Alabama, amounting to $4,300,365.

September 22, 2021

Shelby hires Watson Donald as new chief of staff

Donald, a native of Mobile, previously served on the Senator’s staff in his Washington, D.C. office.

July 13, 2021