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.
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Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
McCutcheon says public opinion is driving gambling debate
Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, told reporters that public opinion is driving the debate on gambling. Speaker McCutcheon praised Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s (R) working group on gambling and said that a lot of good people had been appointed to that group. At Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address, she told … Continued
2nd Congressional District GOP candidates appeal to Elmore County voters
January 14 the Second Congressional District Republican candidates spoke to the Elmore County Republican voters at a forum in Wetumpka. Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman said, “I am a 35-year businessman,” not a professional politician. “A couple who prays together stays together.” Coleman said discussing his successful marriage. “A good quality job will solve all the … Continued
Mooney and Byrne appeal to Elmore County Republicans
Tuesday Republican U.S. Senate candidates Arnold Mooney and Bradley Byrne addressed the Elmore County Republican Party at a forum in Wetumpka. State Representative Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, was concerned about what legacy will we will leave our children and grandchildren and expressed concerns that they may not experience the same freedoms that we have enjoyed. … Continued
Byrne says Schiff has “totally tainted the investigation”
Republicans have been highly critical of the way that the impeachment inquiry is being handled by the Democratic-controlled House leadership. They have been especially critical of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California. Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, signed to support a resolution to censure Schiff. Byrne is an attorney with decades of courtroom … Continued
Shelby announces $25.9 million in FAA Grants for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades
Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “The FAA grants awarded to … Continued
Muscogee tribe refiles lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Indians over a Wetumpka burial site
The Muscogee Nation tribe has renewed its federal lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, alleging that the construction of a casino in Wetumpka illegally desecrated a burial site and violated numerous federal laws. The Muscogee originally filed suit against the Poarch Creeks in 2012 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of … Continued
Roby tours tornado-ravaged Wetumpka
Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, said Friday her thoughts are with all those impacted by the tornado in Elmore County on Saturday. “I was on the ground in Wetumpka yesterday to visit with residents and local leaders, and I assured them that my office stands ready to assist in whatever ways we are able,” Roby said. … Continued
Governor, state officials assess tornado damage in Wetumpka
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Emergency Management Agency officials were on the ground in the historic section of Wetumpka Monday, which was hard hit by an EF2 tornado late on Saturday. “Though the tornado damaged & destroyed several homes, churches & other community buildings, we’re all grateful there wasn’t any loss of life,” Ivey said on … Continued