From Dixiecrat until today. The evolution of the Republican Party
"As to Alabama, the Dixiecrat/Republicans will probably be around for a long time, too often listening to the radical voices."
Ron Johnson
Republican Ben Robbins wins HD33 special election
Robbins said that he will focus on job creation, education and improving vital infrastructure across Alabama.
House District 33 voters go to the polls today
HD33 consists of parts of Talladega, Coosa and Clay Counties.
Trump urges Republicans to accept bigger COVID stimulus to get compromise
President Donald Trump reportedly urged congressional Republicans to go for “much higher numbers” in a coronavirus aid bill. The president and his team are trying to end a deadlock over coronavirus economic relief ahead of Congress breaking for the Nov. 3 elections. House Democrats passed a $3.4 trillion coronavirus aid package in the Heroes Act … Continued
Jimmy Reynolds, Ben Robbins qualify as Republicans for Alabama House District 33
The Alabama Republican Party on Tuesday closed its candidate qualifying period for the Alabama House of Representatives District 33 special primary election scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6. Jimmy Reynolds Jr. and Ben Robbins have qualified to run for the District 33 seat in the special Republican primary. “Our district is a wonderful place to raise … Continued
Ben Robbins running for State House District 33
Sylacauga attorney Ben Robbins announced that he is running for the Republican nomination to represent District 33 in the Alabama House of Representatives. HD33 became vacant after the death of Rep. Ron Johnson. Robbins is a native of Talladega County. “Representative Johnson served Talladega, Coosa, and Clay Counties well for more than forty years,” Ben … Continued
Alabama GOP chair saddened by Rep. Ron Johnson’s death
State Representative Ron Johnson, R-Sylacauga, passed away Tuesday from complications with liver cancer. Johnson was the longest serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that she was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Johnson. “We were so deeply saddened as we learned about the passing … Continued
State Rep. Ron Johnson, longest-serving House member, has died
State Rep. Ronald “Ron” Johnson, R-Sylacauga, died Tuesday of complications from liver cancer. He was 76. “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Johnson this evening, following his recent cancer diagnosis,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. “Ron and I have served together for many years. He was a real champion for the … Continued
Jones joins bipartisan call to implement program to alleviate border crisis
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending letters to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Attorney General William Barr to urge the implementation of “Operation Safe Return.” Supporters claim that Operation Safe Return is a pilot program that … Continued
Jones introduces bipartisan bill to expand debt reorganization tools for farmers
Thursday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times as bankruptcy rates among American farmers near record highs. “We need to do everything we can to help Alabama farmers succeed, especially at a time when the business … Continued