Sam Givhan

Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Government Affairs Committee narrowly voted favorable report for a controversial piece of legislation that would abolish the constitutional office of State Auditor, if passed by the legislature and approved by voters. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Jones, R-Centre. The Senate Government 6 to 5 vote came after … Continued

Tuesday, the Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a Senate bill which would have raised the penalty for disturbing a historical monument or building from $25,000 to $10,000 a day. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Allen said that the change was recommended by the Alabama Supreme Court and would raise … Continued

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted in favor of a resolution opposing a state constitutional amendment Constitutional amendment 284, if ratified by the voters, would replace the elected school board with a school commission appointed by the Governor. The amendment also repeals the highly unpopular Common Core standards, but requires that the Board replace … Continued

The Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee held its winter meeting on Saturday at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham and elected the party leadership for the next two years. The 500 member executive committee re-elected Chairman Terry Lathan for her third term without opposition. She will be the longest serving ALGOP chairman since 1985. … Continued

The Madison County Republican Executive Committee announced Friday the election of new leaders to serve from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2020. Brad Taylor will be the new party chairman. Glenda Reitzell is the new vice chairman. Kathy Linden is the new secretary. The treasurer will be Linda Coats. Brad Taylor succeeds newly elected … Continued

Tuesday, October 23 over 700 people attended the Republican rally and barbecue dinner in Huntsville. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Attorney General Steve Marshall, Lieutenant Governor candidate state Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville), Chief Justice candidate Tom Parker, Secretary of State John Merrill, and Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden all addressed the overflow crowd. “You are now … Continued

We are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very entertaining and interesting gubernatorial year. However, last year’s resignation by former Governor, Robert Bentley and the ascension of Kay Ivey from Lt. Governor to the Governor’s office … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Madison County GOP Chairman Sam Givhan has formally qualified with the Republican Party to run for the Alabama State Senate representing District 7 in Madison County. “I am excited to hit the campaign trail and talk to the voters about the issues they care about most, things like the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Board of Education member Mary Scott Hunter announced that she will be run in the open seat election for Alabama Senate District 7. “The people of my district know me as a fighter, as a wife, a mom of three children who attend public school, and a … Continued