Andrew Sorrell

Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention

Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 25, 2020

Andrew Sorrell elected chairman of Alabama Trump delegation

The Alabama Colbert County Republican Executive Committee announced State Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, has been elected as the chair of the Alabama Trump delegation going to the 2020 Republican National Convention in August. “To be elected as the 2020 Alabama Trump Delegation Chairman is a great honor,” Sorrell said. “I have big shoes to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 14, 2020

Senate committee approves permitless carry bill

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to give a favorable report to a permitless carry bill—also called constitutional carry by its proponents—which would allow all Alabama adult citizens who have not lost their gun rights to carry their weapons concealed without having to purchase a concealed carry permit. Senate Bill 1 is sponsored by … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 6, 2020

Chris England joins the growing opposition to Amendment One

Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Chris England and the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee agree on at least one thing and that is that voters should go to the polls on Tuesday and vote no on Amendment One. The voters go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on whether or not to replace the elected … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 2, 2020

Conservatives urge voters to vote “no” on Amendment One

On February 4 conservative thought leaders from across the State of Alabama spoke in front of the Alabama Statehouse urging voters to vote No on Amendment One. Amendment one would strip Alabama voters of their ability to elect the state school board and replace the elected board with a commission appointed by the Governor. Former … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 25, 2020

McCutcheon not optimistic about passage of “constitutional carry” legislation

Alabama House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, discussed gun legislation that could appear before the House of Representatives this year. In past sessions, constitutional carry legislation has made it out of the Alabama Senate, but stalls in the House. This year, Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, is carrying the bill in the House. APR asked McCutcheon whether … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 18, 2020

Conservative Leadership Conference, Senate forum is Saturday

The Conservative Leadership Conference and U.S. Senate forum will be Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Florence. The event is sponsored by the Conservative Leadership Council, a 501c4, and is free and open to the public. The Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is at 10 Hightower Place … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 14, 2020

House passes bill forcing parents to send children to kindergarten

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation requiring that all parents enroll their children in kindergarten. House Bill 423 is sponsored by State Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee. Warren said that under current law kindergarten is not required. This law would make it mandatory. According to the synopsis, HB423 amends the, “Code of Alabama 1975, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 28, 2019

House passes bill raising the minimum requirements for new judges in populous counties

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that raised the qualifications to run for or be appointed as a district or circuit court judge. House Bill 529 is sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook. The original version of HB529 would have raised the minimum requirements to be an Alabama circuit court … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 17, 2019

House votes to put statues of Helen Keller, Rosa Parks on capitol grounds

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to place statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks on the state capitol grounds. House Bill 287 is sponsored by State Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville. Hall said the two women are already both honored with statues in Washington at the nation’s capital. “These statues would represent two … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 24, 2019