Tag: Congressman Bradley Byrne

By Congressman Bradley Byrne One of President Donald Trump’s most popular positions on the campaign trail last year was a commitment to securing our nation’s borders. Since taking office, this has been a shared top priority between President Trump and the House of Representatives. President Trump first demonstrated his commitment to restoring the rule of law and tackling illegal immigration when he appointed Jeff Sessions as his Attorney General. Jeff…

By Congessman Bradley Byrne Each August, Members of Congress head back to their home states for a District Work Period. I use this time to travel throughout my district and interact with the people I represent in Congress. These District Work Periods are jammed packed with multiple stops a day, plenty of time in the car, and important conversations with constituents. To help explain just how busy these weeks can…

By Congressman Bradley Byrne President Trump recently devoted a week to celebrating the importance of “Made in America” products with special events at the White House. I was pleased to see the President shining a spotlight on the many first-class items produced here in the United States. I often meet with manufacturing leaders from across Alabama during their visits to Washington, D.C. or during visits to their facilities back in…

By Larry Lee OK. I stole this from the Facebook page of Michael Leland who teaches in Iowa. But words of wisdom are just that, regardless of where we come across them. I was feeling pretty jaded this morning as two different sets of parents at Wal-Mart stopped me in the school supplies aisle to complain about how much they had … to get their kids this year. “This is just…

The discussions have been numerous. There have been meetings, surveys and a workshop. Even though there has been so much talk, still it was a tough decision for the Escambia County Board of Education to make. At last Thursday’s meeting, the board voted to consolidate A.C. Moore Elementary with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County High School. My purpose here is not to debate the right or wrong of that…