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ALGOP announces new communications director

The Alabama Republican Party announced earlier this week that Jeannie Faherty is its new Communications Director. “We are delighted Jeannie is joining our team. She not only has the strong skill set to take on this very busy and important position, but has also been active in Republican politics for many years,” said Alabama Republican Party Chairman … Continued
March 13, 2019

Opposition to Gov. Ivey’s fuel tax increase grows

A new Political Action Committee has been formed to fight Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed fuel tax increase. On Wednesday, Stop the Alabama Gas Tax responded to Ivey’s announcement of her proposal to increase the state’s gas tax. Ralph Long is the chairman of Stop the Alabama Gas Tax. “Gov. Kay Ivey has just proposed … Continued
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March 1, 2019

State Republican Executive Committee says no to gas tax increase

The Alabama Republican Party sent a strong message that the party does not support plans to raise fuel taxes to finance more road projects, putting the party leadership’s legislative plans in question. The Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted Saturday for a resolution urging the legislature not to pass a fuel tax increase. Alabama Gov. Kay … Continued
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February 25, 2019

Lathan re-elected to third term as ALGOP chair

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted to re-elect Chairman Terry Lathan to her third two-year term as leader of the Alabama Republican Party. The 550-member Alabama Republican Executive Committee held their Winter Meeting at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in downtown Birmingham. Lathan had no opposition and was re-elected by acclamation. Chairman Lathan said … Continued
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February 25, 2019

Terry Lathan running for third term as ALGOP chair

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan has announced her campaign to seek a third term as ALGOP chair. “It is with humility and excitement that I announce I am running for a third term as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party,” Lathan said. “It has been a true honor and privilege to serve the ALGOP … Continued
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January 25, 2019

Shelby votes for Trump-backed bill to end government shutdown

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, spoke on the Senate floor prior to a procedural vote on the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act, which would have provided money for President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Shelby urged the senators “to come together” and “put the bitterness aside.” The bill was … Continued
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January 25, 2019

Obamacare and boogeyman hit the campaign trail in final days

In the final days of the 2018 general election, the Alabama Republican Party says in a mail piece it strongly supports ending Obamacare, while Gov. Kay Ivey’s team is trotting out a boogeyman in a fundraising effort. Current public opinion polls show that most Americans favor Obamacare, AKA the Affordable Care Act. Especially popular is … Continued
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November 5, 2018