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State Rep. Danny Garrett will seek re-election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Tussville, will seek re-election this year. Garrett filed qualifying papers this week with the Alabama Republican Party to run for another term representing House District 44. Garrett, who was first elected in 2014, currently represents part of Jefferson County including Trussville, Clay and parts of … Continued
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January 11, 2018
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What kind of change will come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama Republican Party swept into power during the November 2010 elections, they promised us change. In his book, Storming the State House, Mike Hubbard wrote of that November evening, “It would fundamentally change the direction of Alabama, and of my own life, forever.” Republicans have controlled Alabama’s … Continued
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July 10, 2017

Gov. Robert Bentley reaches agreement to resign

By Josh Moon and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley has agreed to resign later today, several sources have confirmed to The Alabama Political Reporter. The Governor reached an agreement with State lawmakers and Law Enforcement officials early Monday morning to step down. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. Bentley’s … Continued
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April 10, 2017

Alabama Republican leaders praise Sessions’ testimony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in his bid to be confirmed as President Donald J. Trump’s US Attorney General. A number of Alabama’s Republican leaders expressed their support for the popular Senator Sessions. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) … Continued
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January 11, 2017
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The Power of the Pen

By Terry Lathan Chairman, Alabama Republican Party On Tuesday, November 8, America will once again return to our voting booths to decide our fate. The process our Founding Fathers fought for is still alive and well in the greatest nation on earth. The power of our pens will choose what path we travel as a … Continued
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November 7, 2016

Loyalty Pledge Impediment to Electing Honest Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At the urging of then Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, in 2014 the Steering Committee of the Alabama Republican Party added a loyalty oath to the qualifying packets given to each candidate running for office under the GOP banner. The pledge was added according to a steering committee … Continued
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June 20, 2016
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The Artist Cher Nailed It Long Ago

  By Jack Campbell When recording artist Cher released the hit “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” in 1971, she never envisioned that song would characterize the leadership of the GOP in Alabama some 45 years later. Even the people who are not historically tuned in to current affairs realize our state Party is headed for a … Continued
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April 28, 2016
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We Are Not All Alike

By Terry Lathan Chairman, Alabama Republican Party   Remember that time the Republicans in the Alabama Legislature accomplished these reforms? • Saved $1 billion annually by slashing government employment, consolidating agencies and deleting duplicate services while also passing strong economic incentives • Implemented historic school choice and charter schools • Enacted a rolling reserve fund … Continued
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April 25, 2016