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State Sen. Randy Price is recovering from COVID-19

State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, released a statement Friday regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. Both he and his wife, Oline Price, have the virus. “I have been overwhelmed with prayers, love and support since Oline and I fell ill, and it’s something that I will never forget,” Price said. “Thankfully, … Continued
July 17, 2020

State Rep. Will Dismukes says mask order is “a ridiculous crock”

Several Republican lawmakers have not taken kindly to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to issue a statewide mask order. This is being done to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which is ravaging the state, but State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, dismissed the idea as “the dumbest thing that could be done.” “The statewide mask … Continued
July 16, 2020

NRSC congratulates Tuberville on winning runoff

The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Indiana Sen. Todd Young, released a statement Tuesday congratulating Tommy Tuberville on his primary victory in Alabama. “As a true political outsider, Tommy Tuberville has what it takes to stand up for the people of Alabama, conservative values and President Trump – and most importantly, defeat Doug … Continued
July 16, 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
July 14, 2020

Commissioner praises prison employees for putting lives on the line during pandemic

Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn on Thursday praised the department’s employees for “literally putting their lives on the line” coming into work during the COVID-19 crisis. Dunn was speaking to the Alabama State Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, which is holding budget hearings in Montgomery. “I cannot praise them enough,” Dunn … Continued
July 10, 2020

Rogers leads Homeland Security Committee Republicans

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, on Thursday delivered an opening statement highly critical of the Chinese government at a Homeland Security Committee hearing in Washington entitled “Examining the National Response to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic.” “I appreciate you granting my request to allow Members to use the hearing room today,” Rogers said. “We should be conducting … Continued
July 10, 2020

Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver dies from COVID-19 complications

Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver passed away Thursday after complication from COVID-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement on Thursday, mourning Driver’s death. “Today, the state of Alabama lost a valued public servant of many years, Mayor Billy Joe Driver,” Ivey wrote. “After his battle with COVID-19, Mayor Driver passed on to his … Continued
July 10, 2020

Secretary of state says office will assist voters in complaints if local authorities punish voters without masks

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told the Alabama Political Reporter that all 1,980 polling places will be open on Tuesday for in-person voting if a voter chooses to cast their ballot in person. COVID-19 has been a paramount concern for people across the state and citizens have to deal with a number of business, … Continued
July 9, 2020