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December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Sewell previously opposed the House bill over Republicans amendments she disagreed with. Sewell and her Democratic colleagues successfully removed many of these GOP provisions from the final House-passed version. The FY25 NDAA includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all...
It is Christmas time and Martha Simmons is collecting Christmas cards from school children for our veterans in the Montgomery area....
December 16, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) said that she loves Alabama and the nation and that is worth fighting for. Sen. Britt made the comments on the 13th & Park podcast with host Adam Goodman. Britt was discussing her priorities in the upcoming Trump Administration, her bipartisan legislation to address our youth mental health crisis, and how she plans to continue to fight for Alabamians in the United States Senate. "I love my state, I believe in my s...
December 17, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in remembrance of former U.S. Congressman and HASC Member John Spratt of South Carolina, who died over the weekend at the age of 82. "John was a true public servant who took his responsibilities as an elected official to heart. His gift for finding common ground-no matter how contested...
December 20, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor with Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee, and Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), advocating on behalf of American companies, specifically Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company, to ensure the U.S. does not stand idly by as foreign governments trample on U.S. citizens and interests. Senator Britt also denounced reports by the Wall Street Journal that the lame duck Biden a...
December 26, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL the 18th Birmingham Bow will be played at Protective Stadium Friday afternoon and will feature the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6) of the Southeastern Conference and the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (7-5) of the American Athletic Conference. Mark Meadows is the executive director of the Birmingham Bowl. “We are excited to welcome Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt to Birmingham later this month! Fans of both teams will enjoy spending the holidays in the Magic City with our...
December 30, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she has authorizied that flags be flown half-staff within the state of Alabama for 30 days to honor the service of former President Jimmy Carter (D) who passed away on Sundat, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2024/12/flags-lowered-for-former-president-jimmy-carter/ "A native of Plains, Georgia, approximately 40 miles from...
December 31, 2024 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. This seat was previously held by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, who is newly appointed as Governor Ivey's Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, March 11, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, April 8, 2025; and the special general election for T...
January 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced that Haley Wilson has been promoted to chief of staff. Haley is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. She is a University of Alabama Graduate who previously served as a Rogers office intern. She joined Rep. Rogers office staff in 2012. She will be replacing Christopher Brinson, who served in the Rogers office for 22 years and as chief of staff since 2015. "I want to thank Chris for his years of service in my off...
January 7, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced that interim Montgomery Police Department Chief James Graboys has been made the permanent chief of police. Graboys was appointed Interim Police Chief on July 15, 2024. He brings over 20 years of experience with the MPD, as well as leadership roles at the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and as Chief of Police at Alabama State University (from 2012 to 2019) to the position. "Chief Graboys has shown outstanding lea...
January 9, 2025 – Temperatures across Alabama were in the low 20s across much of Alabama this morning and conditions are looking very wintery in the next few days. The Elmore County Humane Society reminds pet owners all over to please bring your pets inside and for those that must stay outside please make sure they have shelter and protection from the cold, wind and rain. Rea Cord is the Executive Director of the Elmore County Humane Society. "Your pets not only need shelter from wind & p...
January 8, 2024 – MOBILE, AL – Connie Hudson announced that she is running to be the mayor of Mobile. Hudson released a statement to introduce herself and explain why she believes that she is the best choice to succeed Mayor Sandy Stimpson who is not seeking reelection. "Today, after months of thought and prayerful consideration and a tremendous outpouring of support from the community, I am very pleased to formally announce my candidacy for Mayor of Mobile in the upcoming August 26 mun...
January 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-ALlabmaa joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) in reintroducing the Sunshine Protection Act, or S.29, to officially "lock the clock" to end the twice-yearly time change and make Daylight Saving Time (DST) the national year-round standard. In 2022, Senator Tuberville's DST legislation passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent, but then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) refused to bring the legislation t...
January 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring Army National Guard Major Heath Drake as the January "Veteran of the Month." "Our time is one of the most valuable things that we can give. For Major Heath Drake of Leeds, he invests countless hours in his local community," said Sen. Tuberville on the Senate floor. "Heath decided to open two small businesses that employ Alabamians in his community. He developed an interest in v...
Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians are holding a series of memory clinics on January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, and February 12. These will be ground classes only so no riding is involved. Clinics started at 10:30 a.m. CST The clinics will be held at 3699 Wallahatchie Road in Pike Road, AL 36064. There is a potential for cold weather so steps are being made to make sure that the participants stay warm. A lunch will be provided. For more information email...
January 15, 2025 – JERUSALEM, Israel – multiple media outlets are reporting that Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The impending return of President Donald J. Trump (R) in just five days likely helped hasten the outcome. President-elect Trump posted on his Truth Social account, "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!" The fate of the hostages had been a key sticking point in the negotiations as Ham...
January 16, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) in introducing the Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025. The legislation requires the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to hold two offshore oil and gas lease sales per year for 10 years-resulting in 20 total lease sales. The Biden administration had tried to end oil and gas leasing; but were blocked by Congress and the courts. As it was Bid...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced a concurring resolution expressing the sense of Congress that U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai’s closed-door negotiation regarding Annex 14-C of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is not legally binding unless approved by Congress. The resolution also makes clear the USTR nor any other federal agency can invoke the “joint interpretation” in any leg...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s (R-Alabama) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing the necessary support in the U.S. Senate for final passage. Following the Senate invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days. “This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will save lives, and it will help prevent another American family from feeling the pain Laken Riley’s loved ones fe...
November 8, 2024 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 11 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to multiple federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of State, regarding the elimination of Hamas. The Senators request that the agencies: 1. Immediately freeze the assets of Hamas officials living in Qatar. 2. Extradite several senior Hamas officials currently r...
November 6, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – the Alabama Farmers Federation congratulated Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates for victories in Tuesday's general election. The organization's grassroots political action committee scored wins in 22 of the 23 races where they had an endorsed candidate. "It was a big night for our country and our state," said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "Across America, families, farmers and business owners are concerned about the economy, secure borders, national d...
November 14, 2024 - WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-AL) legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, in honor of Alabama native and Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Ola Lee Mize. "Colonel Ola Lee Mize was a true patriot who embodied the American ideals of courage, selflessness, and honor," said Senator Tuberville. "He d...
November 20, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Veterans Administration is now retracting previous claim that it was facing a $3 billion shortfall. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and 14 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) Chairman Jon Tester (D-Montana), who was recently defeated in his bid for reelection, demanding greater accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after...
November 21, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that the state of Alabama has successfully executed convicted murderer Carey Dale Grayson at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore on Thursday night. Alabama has been on the cutting edge of successfully using nitrogen hypoxia to carry out executions. This was the third nitrogen hypoxia execution performed by the state. Grayson was convicted and unanimously sentenced to death for the mur...
November 22, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) filed a 24-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court' ruling that the Constitution prohibits States from restricting girls' sports teams to biological females. The case arises out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which held in September that Arizona's 2022 law likely violates the Equal Protection Clause by not allowing biological males, who falsely claim that they are women-to c...
