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House Republican Caucus unanimously approves resolution urging AHSAA to reinstate Maori Davenport

The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus this week unanimously approved a resolution urging the Alabama High School Athletic Association to immediately reinstate the eligibility of Charles Henderson High School standout basketball player Maori Davenport of Troy. The AHSAA rescinded Davenport’s eligibility due to a clerical error involving her play with the Team USA basketball program. … Continued
January 11, 2019

Tea Party activist, former congressional candidate Becky Gerritson named Eagle Forum executive director

Eagle Forum of Alabama President Eunie Smith and Foundation President Jim Cooper announced Friday that Becky Gerritson has been named the conservative group’s new executive director. Becky has been a strong advocate for conservatism in Alabama since founding the Wetumpka Tea Party in 2009. In 2016 Gerritson received Heritage Action Sentinel’s Firewall for Freedom Award, … Continued
January 11, 2019

Former Alabama Democratic Party Executive Director Giles Perkins dies at 51

Former Alabama Democratic Party Executive Director and Jones Campaign finance chair Giles Perkins has died from his long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins has been involved in a number of causes, but his greatest success was former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones’ unlikely win for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in the special election last December. … Continued
December 4, 2018

Secretary of State’s letter addressed out-of-state PACs meddling in Alabama elections

During the runoff in the recent Republican Attorney General’s race, the question of whether an out-of-state Political Action Committee can donate to a candidate without complying with Alabama’s Fair Campaign Practice Act was raised but never fully answered. The Ethics Commission Executive Director seemed to say it was unlawful while the Secretary of State’s Office … Continued
August 13, 2018

Propane Autogas Answers Workshop allows experts to share clean, green story

As gas prices remain unstable, investing in alternative-fuel vehicles makes great economic sense – especially for managers who must meet budgets to manage large fleets. On July 18, advocates and leaders in the field will gather at the Bessemer campus of Lawson State Community College to share strategies and success stories. The 2018 Propane “Autogas … Continued
July 11, 2018

Robert La Branche selected as executive director of the Military Stability Foundation

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey applauded the Alabama Military Stability Commission for their selection of Robert La Branche as executive director of the Military Stability Foundation. “I commend the Alabama Military Stability Foundation on their selection of Robert La Branche to serve as Executive Director,”  Ivey said. “As chair of the Military Stability Commission, I value … Continued
May 1, 2018

Licensing away economic prosperity

By Allen Mendenhall Executive Director of the Blackstone & Burke Center for Law & Liberty Do you want to alleviate poverty in Alabama? Do you want to curb the power of special interest groups over government agencies? Do you want more affordable goods and services in basic industries?  Do you want to help disadvantaged groups … Continued
March 15, 2018

Defending the classroom

By Deborah Love and Shanna Chamblee Executive Director, Eagle Forum, and Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, Alabama Gun Rights Inc. The events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have left students, parents and an entire nation in agony.  Since the Columbine massacre, our nation has been horribly awakened to a new normal – a world … Continued
February 28, 2018

Alabama’s civil forfeiture laws aren’t just unfair, they’re un-American

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Barry Matson, the executive director of the Alabama District Attorneys Association, stood before a Senate committee and said flatly that “rumors” of improper civil asset forfeitures in this state were just not true. He should try telling that line of bull to Jamey Vibbert. If you’re unfamiliar … Continued
February 20, 2018

How Congress is creating a national citizen database and what you can do to stop it

By Deborah Love Executive Director Eagle Forum of Alabama It seems like every day we hear of another data breach or privacy violation impacting our personal information whether its Equifax, IRS, or the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. But breaches are just one small part of privacy issues facing Americans today. Instead of increasing protections, … Continued
November 15, 2017