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Young Republicans elect new leaders

The Young Republican Federation of Alabama elected new officers at their convention in Auburn on Saturday. Dalton Dismukes was elected as the new chairman of the YRFA. “It was a true honor to have been elected chairman of the Young Republican Federation of Alabama today,” Dismukes said. “I am thankful for the trust my fellow … Continued
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June 24, 2019

Rep. Matt Fridy to run for Court of Civil Appeals

State Rep. Matt Fridy, R-Montevallo, announced that he is running for the Court of Civil Appeals in 2020 for the seat being vacated by Appeals Court Judge Scott Donaldson. “The law has always been a passion of mine,” Fridy said. “Having spent years in private practice as an appellate lawyer, and having served for several … Continued
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June 13, 2019

Ivey signs free speech on campus bill

Thursday State Rep. Matt Fridy, R-Montevallo, and Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, commended Gov. Kay Ivey for signing legislation to protect free speech on all of Alabama’s public colleges and universities. House Bill 498 was sponsored by Fridy. HB498 protects free speech on public university campuses in Alabama, and was approved by a bipartisan 24 … Continued
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June 7, 2019

House Judiciary Committee considers red flag law

The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday for House Bill 265, which would allow a court to order law enforcement to seize a person’s guns if there is evidence that they are a danger to themselves or the community. HB265 is sponsored by State Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham. Coleman said the legislation creates … Continued
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April 18, 2019

MARC gets legislative report

Saturday, the Mid-Alabama Republican Club received a briefing by legislators on the 2019 legislative session in Vestavia Hills. State Senator James t. “Jabo” Waggoner, R-Vestavia, said, “Thursday, was the ninth legislative day out of thirty. Right around seven hundred bills have been introduced. The good news is that the majority of those bills will never … Continued
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April 16, 2019

Remembering State Rep. Dimitri Polizos

State Rep. Dimitri Polizos, R-Montgomery, passed away Wednesday in a Montgomery hospital the day after suffering a devastating heart attack. He was 68. “Rep. Polizos was a man of honor and distinction,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “He was first and foremost a proud family man and member of his community. He was a successful small … Continued
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March 28, 2019

Four statewide amendments will be on the ballot Tuesday

Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select our leaders for the next four years. Also on the ballot are four proposed amendments to Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. Amendment one deals with allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in state buildings. “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing for certain … Continued
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November 2, 2018