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Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory

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Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill

The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.

December 23, 2020

Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief

The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.

December 22, 2020

Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package

This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.

December 21, 2020

Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package

All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.

December 21, 2020

Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins laid to rest at Arlington

Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism.

December 18, 2020

State Rep. Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for ALGOP senior vice chair

Sorrell is serving in his first term in the Alabama House of Representatives.

December 17, 2020

ALGOP announces qualifying dates for SD 14 special election

Republican qualifying will open online on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

December 16, 2020

John Wahl announces candidacy for chairman of ALGOP

Vice Chairman John Wahl announced his candidacy in an email announcement to members.

December 16, 2020

Sheriff, circuit clerk in Washington County switch to the GOP

Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and Circuit Clerk Valerie Knapp joined the GOP.

December 14, 2020

Former State Sen. Larry Dixon has died

Dixon represented Montgomery and Elmore Counties in the Alabama Legislature for decades.

December 7, 2020