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Pro-life group claims taxpayer funding of planned parenthood frees up money to campaign against pro-life candidates

Tuesday, Live Action released a report claiming that taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood allows the abortion provider to spend multi-million dollars in midterm elections. “Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion corporation and a multimillion-dollar political machine,” said President of Live Action Lila Rose. “Millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood allow it … Continued
October 31, 2018

Lathan “honored” to serve as co-chair of the Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama

Thursday it was announced that Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan would serve as one of the three co-chairs of the Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama. Lathan was joined as co-chair by Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs). “I am honored to serve as … Continued
October 15, 2018

Cavanaugh, Lathan, McClurkin to co-chair Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama

Thursday Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan, and former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs) have agreed to serve as co-chairs of the group and will help lead its efforts to pass Amendment Two on the November general election ballot. … Continued
October 12, 2018

Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama plans a statewide campaign to pass constitutional amendment

Tuesday, a newly-formed political committee known as the Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama announced that they will coordinate campaign and media efforts for passage of the pro-life constitutional amendment that will appear on the Nov. 6, statewide ballot. The committee is chaired by Cole Wagner of Montgomery. It is officially registered with the Secretary of … Continued
September 20, 2018

Alabama House OKs juvenile justice reform

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a massive reform package of the troubled Alabama juvenile justice system. HB225 was sponsored by state Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville. Hill chairs the House Judiciary Committee and was the co-chair of the Juvenile Justice Task Force created by Gov. Kay Ivey. Hill is a retired judge in St. … Continued
March 16, 2018

The funeral of slain Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa is today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Mobile Police Department announced that the funeral of slain Police Officer Justin Billa will be held Tuesday at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Public visitation will take place at 8:30 a.m. with a funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Officer Billa will be laid to rest at Mobile Memorial … Continued
February 27, 2018

Young Republican Federation of Alabama Convention to be Held in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 12 Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Chair Jackie Curtiss announced that the YRFA 2015 Convention, will be hosted by the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans on May 15th and 16th. This year’s event will take place in the new Uptown Birmingham section of downtown Birmingham with a Friday … Continued
March 20, 2015

Fridy Endorsed by Shelby County Fraternal Order of Police

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Republican Matt Fridy received the endorsement of the Shelby Country Fraternal Order of Police.  Fridy is a candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 73. Fridy said in a written statement, “I am proud to have the support of the police officers in Shelby County.  The men … Continued
February 21, 2014

Fridy Announces Two Campaign Co-Chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Matt Fridy (R), who is running for the Alabama House of Representatives for District 73, announced that Jack Gray and Hal “Hewy” Woodman have agreed to be Co-Chairmen on his campaign.  Fridy also announced the formation of a Helena Campaign Committee. Fridy said, “I am proud to … Continued
November 20, 2013

Fridy Addresses Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Shelby County Republican Party Chairman Matt Fridy spoke to the membership of the Rainy Day Patriots on Thursday about his candidacy for State Representative for House District 62. Matt Fridy (R) said that he is a lawyer who specializes in constitutional law for the law firm of Wallace, … Continued
October 18, 2013