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Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor

Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor.
August 16, 2021

Reynolds says that over $500 million has been raised to re-elect Trump in 2019

The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have raised over half a billion dollars in 2019 to help re-elect President Donald Trump, according to national committee member Paul Reynolds. Reynolds, Alabama Republican Chairman Terry Lathan, and national committee member Barbara Drummond represent Alabama at the RNC. “The RNC had its winter meeting about two … Continued
February 11, 2020

Legislature expects $500 million more for education in 2021

Saturday, State Senator James “Jabo” Waggoner Jr., R-Vestavia Hills, told the Mid Alabama Republican Club (MARC) that the Education Trust Fund (ETF) will be $500 million greater in the 2021 budget than in the 2020. “Revenue in the education budget is up over $500 million because the economy is booming,” Waggoner said. We are looking … Continued
January 13, 2020

Former State Rep. Paul DeMarco elected Jefferson County GOP chairman

Wednesday, former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) was elected the chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party by unanimous consent, during a special called Executive Committee meeting. DeMarco takes over for former Vestavia Hills Mayor Butch Zaragoza, who announced his retirement last month. “I am excited to get to work with our outstanding members and … Continued
November 22, 2019

Mooney addresses Mid-Alabama Republicans

Senate candidate Arnold Mooney was in Vestavia Hills on Saturday to address the Mid-Alabama Republican Club. Mooney is a state representative in Indian Springs and a commercial real estate broker. “I am running because of our children and grandchildren,” Rep. Mooney said. “The legacy we leave our children and grandchildren is not good if we … Continued
September 16, 2019

Byrne speaks to Mid-Alabama Republican Club

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club on Saturday at the Vestavia Hills Public Library. Byrne is a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. “I have been looking at the votes of your senator, my senator,” Byrne said of Doug Jones. “Voting against Judge Brett Kavanaugh … Continued
July 15, 2019

Brooks speaks against amnesty for dreamers

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, gave a floor speech Tuesday in which he accused Democrats of crafting legislation to entice even more undocumented immigrants to come to the United States. Despite Brooks opposition to the bill, the U.S. House of Representatives still passed the Dream and Promise Act, which creates a pathway for citizenship for millions … Continued
June 6, 2019