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Merrill reports three consecutive years of same-day business filings

Friday marked three consecutive years of same-day business filings by the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. “Today, we have reached a great milestone in modernizing the business filings process for all corporate filings,” said Secretary John Merrill. “When I took office Jan. 19, 2015, the business filing process where corporations were recorded took up to … Continued
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June 24, 2019
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GOP leadership in Washington skeptical of Moore’s campaign

On Thursday, former Chief Justice Roy Moore announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. The Senate Leadership Fund released a statement after the announcement that Moore would mount another campaign in Alabama. “We believe most Alabama Republicans realize that nominating Roy Moore would be … Continued
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June 21, 2019

Roy Moore to announce Senate plans on Thursday

On Thursday, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore will announce his decision on whether or not to pursue a 2020 run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Moore’s wife Kayla Moore confirmed the Thursday announcement in a statement provided to media outlets on Tuesday. “Judge Moore will be making an announcement about … Continued
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June 19, 2019

Young Republicans convention to be held Friday, Saturday in Auburn

The 2019 YRFA Convention will take place Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 in Auburn. The official convention hotel is The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. The convention will include Welcome Reception and Business Meeting with Officer/Delegate Elections, lunch and special guest speakers. Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville will address … Continued
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June 19, 2019

Byrne introduces amendment to block pay raise for Congress

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, introduced an amendment intended to block a proposed pay increase for members of Congress. “I refuse to look the other way while Democrats attempt to sneak through a Congressional pay raise inside a massive government funding bill,” said Byrne. “With Democrats controlling the House, this Congress has been one of … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Sen. Jones appoints Ron Sparks as new regional director

Friday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his regional director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. “Ron has a long record of distinguished service to Alabama, and I know he’ll be an invaluable asset to my team,” … Continued
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June 10, 2019

Merrill renews commitment to the Alabama Election Fairness Project

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Thursday that the Alabama Election Fairness Project has been renewed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Alabama’s Secretary of State John Merrill, Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor. Since the memorandum’s inception in March 2015, the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office has closed … Continued
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June 7, 2019