Tag Archive for: Sen. Richard Shelby

UAH establishes Senator Richard Shelby Endowed Chair in Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, along with Huntsville and North Alabama community and business leaders, announced the establishment of the Senator Richard Shelby Endowed Chair in Engineering in the UAH College of Engineering. “Throughout his decades-long tenure in Congress, Senator Shelby has been a staunch […]

Retiring Senator Address City Leaders for Final Time

Huntsville and Madison County politicians and local business leaders showered outgoing United State’s Senator Richard Shelby with appreciation Monday. Shelby, who at 36 years has been the longest-serving Senate member in Alabama history, was in the city for his annual Washington Update, the last he’ll give before retirement arrives Jan. 3. He also served in […]

Shelby Helps Celebrate U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Ceremony

It’s been two decades in the making, but the long-awaited new federal courthouse is finally moving forward. Senator Richard Shelby, who is finishing his sixth term in office before retiring, continued a “victory lap” in Huntsville as the keynote speaker during a groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. Northern District Courthouse in downtown. The appearance was […]

Shelby Appearance, Federal Courthouse Groundbreak Highlight Big Day

Monday morning is going to be a busy one for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber along with dignitaries and city officials featuring an appearance by retiring Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama and then a groundbreaking ceremony for the new federal courthouse. The day will start early with the Washington Update Breakfast at the Davidson Center for […]

Huntsville International Airport to Receive Funds from CARES Act

Huntsville International Airport is among the entities to receive aid in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump last week. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act provides financial assistance to the air travel industry to help overcome the staggering impacts of COVID-19. The legislation provides some […]

Q&A with Sen. Doug Jones: Health Care

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) recently sat down with the Huntsville Business Journal and discussed issues important to our state and nation. This is the second installment of five reports from the interview. Today’s topic is health care. HBJ: What can you tell us about health care in Alabama? Sen. Jones: Health care has been […]

Huntsville Receives Commerce Dept. Rail Infrastructure Grant

$4.1 million grant will boost the region’s economic development

Huntsville International Airport Awarded $10.4M Grant

Huntsville International Airport has been awarded a $10.4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure improvements, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby announced.

Sen. Shelby announces $29.1M grant for Huntsville International Airport

A $29.1 million federal grant will be used to build another taxiway at Huntsville International Airport. The grant was announced by U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby.