John Wahl

ALGOP chair: Legislature should strip obscenity law exemption for libraries

Few, if any, of the books challenged in libraries come close to the definition of obscenity — but there are plans to try to change that definition as well. 

Jacob Holmes

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October 6, 2023

House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy

The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.

Jacob Holmes

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September 14, 2023

John Wahl seated on committee overseeing the Republican National Convention

The ALGOP chairman has been seated on the RNC's Committee on Arrangements, which organizes the 2024 convention.

August 23, 2023

Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries

The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party.

Jacob Holmes

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August 14, 2023

Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump

Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor."

Jacob Holmes

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August 5, 2023

ALGOP chair submits rule change to ban AEA donations in school board races

The rule change comes as tensions rise between the Republican Party and the AEA.

Jacob Holmes

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August 2, 2023

Inside Alabama Republicans’ plan to overturn Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Republicans in the state Senate want to break Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a long-held goal of many conservatives.

Bill Britt

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July 27, 2023

ALGOP Chair John Wahl named to 2024 Republican National Convention Committee

Wahl was previously elected as an RNC vice chairman representing the Southern Region.

July 14, 2023

Bryan Taylor uses ALGOP chair statement out of context in bid for Chief Justice

ALGOP chairman John Wahl clarified that the quote used by Taylor should not be taken as an endorsement.

Jacob Holmes

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June 16, 2023