McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Democrats retain power | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats will claim the Senate majority again on Tuesday, but much of the chamber’s focus is on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell becomes the longest serving Senate leader in history. McConnell, 80, will surpass Montana Sen. Mike Mansfield’s record of 16 years as party leader when the Senate convenes midday for […]
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Arkansas ends fiscal year with record $1.6 billion budget surplus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has ended its fiscal year with a record $1.6 billion budget surplus. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he planned to call lawmakers back into session to take up tax relief plans because of the surplus. The Republican governor said he hopes to later this week release dates for […]
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Ivey: Alabama sets new record-low unemployment rate | Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
(The Center Square) – A new record low has been recorded in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey said. The Republican governor announced Friday morning that the state has reached a record-low for unemployment. As of May, the Yellowhammer State recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is down from April’s 2.8% rate. The number falls well […]
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