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Cullman Teenage Republicans Receive Three Top National Awards

Daniel Robinson Named Most Outstanding Teenage Republican From the Office of Bill Armistead Cullman, Ala. – Cullman Teenage Republicans received three top awards presented at the National Teenage Republican Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C. July 16-21. The three awards received were Most Outstanding Teenage Republican Club in the Nation, Most Outstanding Teenage Republican; and … Continued

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July 24, 2012

Opinion

Rep Alan Farley: “Voice of the People”

By Alan Farley In the Alabama House of Representatives there are 105 different districts represented.  When there is a vote, there are a total of 105 votes that can be cast.  Each elected member of the House has one vote.  As you press the button at your desk everyone can look up at one of … Continued

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July 19, 2012

Opinion

Obama’s Democrats are Jumping Ship

By Bill Armistead President Obama has done his best to steer the Democrats in an increasingly socialistic direction, decrying businesses and corporations from the start. Now Democrat mainstays and rising stars are choosing to test other waters or to jump ship entirely rather than remain shackled to his radical, progressive, far left policies. One of … Continued

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July 17, 2012

Opinion

God Bless America

By Rep. Alan Farley Jefferson County files for bankruptcy. The State general fund budget is 400 million in the red. Now, our U.S. Supreme Court endorses the foundation of ObamaCare.  I say “God Bless America”.  We are once again given chances to prove why we are the greatest nation in the world, and blessed by … Continued

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July 10, 2012

Armistead Reacts to Release of June Unemployment Rate

From the Office of Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party BIRMINGHAM—Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, released the following statement regarding the June job numbers: “It’s important to remember that 8.2% is not merely a number. It represents millions of Americans who continue to face joblessness in the midst of a deep … Continued

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July 6, 2012

States to Face Choice in Medicaid Expansion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act has left states with an interesting dilemma. The SCOTUS while upholding the individual mandate and other key provisions of the law struck down the portion that makes the expansion of Medicaid mandatory. The law, as written, offered states a carrot-and-stick … Continued

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July 5, 2012

Marsh Shows Leadership and Accountability in Senate Pro Tem’s Office

By Bill Armistead Chairman ALGOP Wasteful spending and corrupt politicians go together like pigs and mud. One of the oldest tactics in politics is to place blame on an opposing party for financial shortcomings in order to cover their own failures. Since 2010, Alabama Democrats have complained about the way the new Republican majority is … Continued

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July 3, 2012

Whatley’s Bill Not Good for Auburn

Dear Editor, During the special legislative session I vacillated between publicly calling to task my own state senator, or remaining silent while Sen. Tom Whatley attempted to place an onerous amendment on November’s ballot.  If approved, the amendment had a provision detrimental to Auburn University.  Thankfully, the clock ran out and the bill never got … Continued

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May 29, 2012

Educator Speaks Out About Charter Schools

Dear Mr. Britt, Your article was very interesting since I have not gotten to see Dr. Mabry in action. My only contact with him has been at AEA Board Meetings since I am a director on the board. I am a teacher of 25+ years, having taught in Mississippi and Alabama. I have a double … Continued

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May 7, 2012