Birmingham, AL – “Secretary of State Beth Chapman has made her mark since taking over as Secretary of State following the 2006 election. Under the watch of Secretary Chapman, the office has implemented several changes to make elections in Alabama more efficient and transparent.” “Among Secretary Chapman’s initiatives have been to ensure that the votes of
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SCOTUS Issues Disturbing Ruling on DOMA
Birmingham, AL – Today, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. This ruling does not immediately affect Alabama, but it does mean that our taxpayers will now be on the hook for extending federal benefits to homosexual couples in the 12 states that allow gay marriage. Alabama Republican Party Chairman
ALGOP Comments on SCOTUS Striking Down Pre-Clearance Formula
Birmingham, AL – In a historic 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court overturned Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, challenged in federal court by Alabama’s Shelby County. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing the majority opinion on the case, wrote, “Section 4’s formula is unconstitutional in light of current conditions.” Section 4 of the Voting
ALGOP Chairman Says Farrakhan Perfect Match for Alabama Democrats
Birmingham, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead has called Louis Farrakhan, Head of the Nation of Islam, a perfect match for the Alabama Democratic Party. Armistead made the statement upon hearing that Farrakhan will be joining leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party (ALDEM) as they caravan across Alabama next week. ALDEM has been
Democrat District Attorney and Circuit Judge Switch to Republican Party
Democrat District Attorney and Circuit Judge Switch to Republican Party Birmingham, AL – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, announced today that two elected Democrats in DeKalb and Cherokee County are leaving the Democrat Party for the Republican Party. Both District Attorney Mike O’Dell and Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor representing DeKalb and
ALGOP Chairman Comments on Resignation of Democrat Party Chairman
Birmingham, AL – Below is a statement by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead regarding the resignation of Mark Kennedy as Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party: “It appears that Alabama Democrat Conference Chairman Joe Reed has completed his “takeover” of the Alabama Democratic Party as former Supreme Court Justice Mark Kennedy exits as their embittered Chairman.
Bill to Repeal Common Core Passes Senate Committee
Montgomery, AL – The Senate Education Policy Committee approved a bill that would repeal and defund the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) which was adopted by the State Board of Education two years ago. This bill was presented by Senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale) and was met with heavy opposition from Democrats on the committee. A resolution
ALGOP – RNC Votes to Oppose Common Core, Inappropriate Overreach
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Republican National Committee meeting in Los Angeles voted to oppose the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), stating that they “…do not believe in a one size fits all approach to education and support providing broad education choices to parents and children at the State and local level.” The resolution adopted
ALGOP – Governor Bentley Signs Women’s Health and Safety Act
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 ALGOP Press Office (205) 212-5900 Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed HB57 today, also known as the “Women’s Health and Safety Act.” This bill will further protect women seeking an abortion by requiring that the state’s few remaining abortion clinics bring their facilities up to hospital code.
JUDGE JIM PERDUE ANNOUNCES SWITCH TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
Montgomery, AL – Crenshaw County Probate Judge, Jim Perdue, announced today that he is joining the Republican Party. ALGOP Chairman Armistead responds to the party change: “We welcome Judge Perdue’s decision to join the Republican Party as it just reinforces the fact that today’s Democrats are not the same as your grandfather’s Democrat Party. As I