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Birmingham-based businesswoman Jessica Taylor running for U.S. Senate

Taylor was beaten last year in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary by Congressman Barry Moore.
July 9, 2021

Sessions’ anti-animal protection record

Jeff Sessions has had a long career in politics and countless opportunities to demonstrate opposition to cruelty to animals. Yet, in 20 years in the Senate, it’s hard to put your arms around a single positive thing he did. Sure, Alabama is an agricultural state, with a rich tradition of hunting, but we’re not talking … Continued
July 13, 2020

Shelby announces $10.75 million for improvements to Alabama airports

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., today announced that 16 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,750,845 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure.  The grant funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has been made available through annual appropriations measures, as well as … Continued
June 30, 2020

Shelby: Senate confirms Birmingham’s Anna Manasco as U.S district judge

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., today announced that Anna Manasco of Birmingham, Alabama, has been confirmed 71-21 by the full Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.  Manasco was nominated for the federal judgeship by President Trump in February.  Following her nomination, she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee … Continued
May 21, 2020

Shelby announces $61 Million in grants for Alabama airports

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, today announced that 25 local airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $60,999,054 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding, some of which is made available through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) of 2020, was awarded by the U.S. Department … Continued
April 29, 2020

Shelby applauds Senate passage of bill to continue coronavirus relief efforts

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded Senate passage of the“Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Health Care Enhancement Act,” a $484 billion measure that provides additional funding to assist small businesses and meet the urgent healthcare needs of American families and workers during the COVID-19 public health pandemic. “I am proud we were finally able … Continued
April 21, 2020

Shelby holds hearing to review FY2021 Navy and Marine Corps budget

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on defense, today conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.  Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modley, as well as the Chief of Naval … Continued
March 12, 2020

Shelby announces $733,150 ARC POWER Grant for Opportunity Alabama

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., Wednesday announced that Opportunity Alabama, Inc., a nonprofit initiative in Birmingham, Alabama, is the recipient of a $733,150 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER grant.  This grant will fund the Creating Opportunity for Alabama (COAL) Initiative. “ARC’s decision to award this funding to Opportunity Alabama will help significantly boost private investment … Continued
February 13, 2020