Opinion & Policy
Alabama Republican Party completes final phase of RNC GROW Program
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has successfully completed the third and final phase of the Republican National Committee’s Growing Republican Organizations to Win (GROW) Program, earning the program’s highest designation, Chairman’s Circle. The GROW Program is a three-phase initiative designed to help state parties strengthen their organizations and prepare for future…
Read MoreALGOP announces special congressional primary election winners
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) congratulates the Republican nominees who secured victories in Tuesday’s special congressional primary election. The winners will represent the Republican Party in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 in the November general election. U.S. Congress Congressional District 1 – Jerry Carl U.S. Congress Congressional District…
Read MoreDixon concedes Republican primary for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District
Special to the News Case Dixon on Tuesday night conceded the Republican primary for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, thanking his supporters and pledging to continue advocating for the principles that drove his campaign. “The district has spoken, and it appears voters believe Congressman Palmer has done a well enough job in Washington to send…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces arrest of Geneva County circuit clerk for use of office for personal gain
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Ashley Powell, the Geneva County circuit clerk. Powell, 52, was charged with violating the state’s ethics laws by using her official position or office for personal gain. Specifically, the indictment charges Powell with using her position as circuit clerk to…
Read MoreCase Dixon announces plan to reintroduce anti-Flock camera legislation
Special to the News Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon announced on Monday that, if elected to represent Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, he will reintroduce legislation in the next Congress to prohibit certain federal funding for jurisdictions that deploy Flock Safety cameras and similar automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems. The legislation was originally…
Read MoreSens. Tuberville, Britt introduce bill to hold U.S. Postal Service accountable
Special to the News On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in introducing the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management (PERFORM) Act. The legislation would ensure the Postmaster General’s performance pay reflects actual performance by prohibiting bonuses when the United States Postal Service (USPS) fails to meet…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of Thomasville couple for theft from grieving families seeking headstones or memorials
Special to the News On Wednesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the guilty plea of a Thomasville couple, Anthony Kirven Williams and Teresa Cobb Williams, relating to their business, Williams Granite Memorial. They are convicted for the theft of money from individuals seeking headstones or memorial items for a family member or loved one.…
Read MoreElection reminder; importance of military bands
I hope you had an enjoyable and safe Independence Day weekend. I watched many of the televised events, including the fireworks display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They were fantastic! I was especially impressed by the performers in the military bands. I am glad the military bands were used instead of big-name…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reminds families to stock up on school supplies during state’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to prepare for the upcoming school year during Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, when certain school supplies and related items are free of state sales tax from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. “Quality education is essential to continuing the historic…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces conviction of Thomasville couple for theft from grieving families seeking headstones or memorials
Special to the News On Wednesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the guilty plea of a Thomasville couple, Anthony Kirven Williams and Teresa Cobb Williams, relating to their business, Williams Granite Memorial. They are convicted for the theft of money from individuals seeking headstones or memorial items for a family member or loved one.…
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