Welcome back to The Advocate’s Chair! In this special sit-down episode in Tuscaloosa, host Neonta travels directly into the living room of Alabama State Representative Curtis Travis (District 72), alongside his beloved rescue dogs, Emma and Mila.
Rep. Travis opens up about his journey from growing up in Hale County and serving as an assistant pastor and 21-year veteran leader with the Alabama Education Association, to navigating the halls of the State House in Montgomery.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
• The Black Belt STEM Camp: Creating life-changing flight, robotics, and science opportunities for over 200 rural students at Stillman College.
• Infrastructure & Economic Growth: The expansion of the 4-lane Highway 69 corridor from Tuscaloosa to Mobile and unlocking regional commerce through the Port of Mobile.
• Tech in Alabama: Perspectives on data centers, grid capacity, and bringing high-wage jobs to rural communities.
• Fighting for Working Families: Sponsoring bipartisan legislation like the state tax exemption on overtime pay and organ donor leave.
• Voting Rights & Integrity: The reality of Alabama’s redistricting battles, fighting for fair representation, and leading with conviction over party lines.
“I’d much rather be lonely and right than to be with the crowd and wrong.” — State Rep. Curtis Travis
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