Yesterday, the Alabama Legislature passed two bills during the special session aimed at strengthening laws to protect Alabamians from federal overreaching COVID-19 mandates: SB 9 grants religious and health vaccine exemptions SB 15 expands on the Vaccine Passport Ban (SB 267) passed by the legislature during the 2021 regular session Statement from ALGOP Chairman John
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ALGOP Encourages Lawmakers to Take Action Against Biden Vaccine Mandates
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl announced the party is strongly recommending state legislation opposing Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates on the basis of discrimination, and the clear violation of citizens’ constitutional right to privacy. Statement from Chairman John Wahl “Vaccine mandates are fundamentally flawed. No entity has the right to spy on a citizen’s personal health
ALGOP Launches Minority Outreach Team
Over 20 Republican minority leaders from across Alabama were participated in the launch of the Alabama Republican Party’s new Minority Outreach coalition during a press conference at Party headquarters in Hoover today. “I am here to tell you that the Alabama Republican Party is proud to support and encourage minorities. The Democrat Party wants you
ALGOP Chairman Blasts Biden Administration IRS Reporting Requirements, Calls for Tuberville Privacy Act to be Passed
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement blasting the Biden Administration’s planned IRS reporting requirements, and backing U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s ‘Protecting Financial Privacy Act’ which was blocked by Senate Democrats today. “The Biden Administration continues its out of control and un-American policies with their proposed IRS reporting requirements. The thought that the
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Slams Biden COVID Mandates
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has issued the following statements concerning President Biden’s COVID mandates: “It is clear that the Biden Administration has lost touch with the American people, as well as the fundamental values that our nation was founded on. The fact that Democrat leaders think the federal government should have the power
Alabama Trump Rally Smashes Records
With up to 50,000 people attending and over a million more watching from home, Saturday’s Trump Rally in Cullman was the largest political event in Alabama history. Donald Trump also helped the Alabama Republican Party set a new fundraising record for a single event with their reception Saturday night. The fundraiser brought in $1.17 million in
ALGOP Statement on the Passing of Judge Bobby Aderholt
Retired Circuit Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, a Republican trailblazer in North Alabama, passed away peacefully at home following a brief battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Judge Aderholt was first elected to serve on Alabama’s 25th Judicial Circuit in 1976, when the state was still largely Democrat. The odds were stacked against him,
ALGOP Congratulates April Weaver, Kenneth Paschal on Special Election Victories
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on April Weaver (SD-14) and Kenneth Paschal’s (HD-73) special election victories: “On behalf of the Alabama Republican Party, I am excited to welcome April Weaver back to the Alabama Legislature following her service in the Trump administration. Senator-elect Weaver brings a wealth of legislative experience
Republican Cleve Poole Sworn in as Circuit Judge for 2nd Judicial Circuit
Butler County Republican Party Chairman Cleve Poole was sworn in as a Circuit Judge for the 2nd Judicial Circuit (Butler, Crenshaw, and Lowndes Counties) on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was appointed by Governor Ivey to replace Judge Terri Lovell, who was recently named executive director of the Alabama Bar Association. “I’m excited about this new opportunity,”
ALGOP Chairman Applauds Signing of COVID Passport Ban
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on the signing of the COVID Vaccine Passport Ban into law: “The COVID Vaccine Passport Ban (SB267) is now law in the state of Alabama – protecting the privacy rights of all our citizens. With this preemptive action, Alabamians will no longer have to worry about