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Alabama reacts to Sessions firing

Wednesday, White House Chief of Staff, General John Kelly phoned Attorney General Jeff Sessions and asked for his resignation. Sessions, who serves at the pleasure of the President, submitted his letter of resignation. It was accepted by President Donald J. Trump (R). Alabama Leaders responded to the shocking news. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan … Continued
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November 8, 2018

ALGOP denounces Doug Jones’s expected no vote on Kavanaugh

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said Friday that U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, decision to vote no on the confirmation of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is a betrayal of the state of Alabama. “The Alabama Republican Party thanks Senator Richard Shelby for representing our state and committing to cast a … Continued
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October 1, 2018

Jones applauds decision by the International Trade Commission to reverse newsprint tariffs

Wednesday. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) praised the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt the tariffs on newsprint from Canada imposed by the Trump Administration earlier this year. Senator Jones has consistently fought against these tariffs due to what he claims are the significant impacts they have had on small community newspapers … Continued
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August 30, 2018

Young Republicans plan summer meeting for August 17-18

The 2018 Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) Summer Meeting will take place Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 18th in downtown Birmingham. The YRFA said in a release, “We are so excited about an outstanding weekend of politics, networking, community service, and fun…all with your favorite YR friends!” All club chairs, state committeemen, and … Continued
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August 7, 2018
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore team postpones filing new lawsuits

A press conference in Etowah County by Roy Moore and his defense team was canceled Thursday after they made a late decision to postpone plans to file new lawsuits. “The announcement of new charges against additional defendants in this matter will be postponed due to delay of cases already pending before two separate courts of … Continued
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May 25, 2018

Burkette wins special election in Senate District 26

Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette, a Democrat, won the special election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday. “I would like to thank everyone who supported this campaign for Senate District 26,” Burkette said. “Whatever role you played in achieving this victory, I truly appreciate everything. Go Team Go!! Now, We have to go to the … Continued
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May 18, 2018

Parker Moore wins special election in House District 4

Republican Parker Duncan Moore won a decisive victory in the special election for the vacant House District 4 seat. As of Wednesday morning, Moore had 1,709 votes (67 percent). Democrat Juanita Allen Healey had 524 votes (20.6 percent) and independent Polan “Pete” Willis Jr. had 316 votes (12.4 percent). 25 of the 27 boxes had … Continued
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May 16, 2018