Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Senate passed SB286 today which will now go to the House of Representatives. This bill, sponsored by Senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale), proposes to allow firearms to be carried in a vehicle with a free lifetime permit so long as the carrier does not present a threat. This bill also proposes
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ALGOP Chairman: Removing “Easter” From Public Schools is a Step Closer to Dismantling Christianity in America
Huntsville, AL – Earlier in the week Lydia Davenport, the principal at Madison’s Heritage Elementary School, informed teachers and faculty there would be no activities centered or planned around religious holidays in order to promote “religious diversity” among students. Teachers were then forced to remove the word “Easter” from their planned Easter Egg hunt for
Supreme Court Should Defend Traditional Marriage
Birmingham, AL – Statement from Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party regarding gay marriage debate before the Supreme Court of the United States: “As unimaginable as it might have been just a few years ago, the United States Supreme Court is hearing testimony this week that could determine if men can marry men and women
Chairman Armistead Congratulates Randall Shedd on Securing the Republican Nomination
Cullman, AL – Randall Shedd will be the Republican nominee in House District 11 after winning a Special Primary Runoff Election today. Unofficial results show Shedd bested fellow Republican Danny Alldregde by a margin of 58.4% to 41.6%. There were 2,776 total votes cast. A vacancy was created in House District 11 which includes portions of Blount, Cullman
Alabama Republican Party Endorses RNC Growth and Opportunity Project Report
Birmingham, AL – Today Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party along with Alabama Republican National Committeewoman Vicki Drummond and Committeeman Paul Reynolds, announced their support for the Republican National Committee’s Growth and Opportunity Report that outlines a new path and new solutions for a Republican Party that’s more inclusive and successful. Following the
Congratulations to Bill Hightower on His Election to the State Senate
CHAIRMAN ARMISTEAD CONGRATULATES BILL HIGHTOWER ON HIS ELECTION TO THE STATE SENATE Mobile, AL – Bill Hightower won the Senate District 35 race in Mobile County on Tuesday, March 12th, after a Special Primary Runoff Election. Unofficial results show Hightower defeated fellow Republican Jim Barton by a margin of 64.19% to 35.81%. There were 6,587 total
Democrats Have No Merit for Fabricated Statements
ARMISTEAD SAYS DEMOCRATS HAVE NO MERIT FOR FABRICATED STATEMENTS Birmingham, AL – The Alabama Republican Party has been busy this week refuting false facts that the Accountability Act of 2013 could bankrupt public education. Democrats and special interest groups filed a lawsuit to block the legislation from being signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley this
ALGOP SENIOR VICE-CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS COMMENTS ON RACIST STATEMENTS MADE BY REP. MOORE (D) ABOUT SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AC
For Immediate Release: Birmingham, AL – In a recent article featured on AL.com, Rep. Mary Moore (D) of Birmingham stated, “Welcome to the new confederacy where a bunch of white men are now going to take over black schools.” Rep. Moore was referring to the recent passing of the Accountability Act 2013 by our State
A SAD DAY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ALABAMA – SHAMEFUL DEMOCRATS
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Contact: Chairman Bill Armistead (205) 212-5900 A SAD DAY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ALABAMA – SHAMEFUL DEMOCRATS – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Circuit Judge Charles Price ruled in favor of the AEA lawsuit blocking Alabama’s Children from receiving the education they deserve. A temporary restraining order was issued until
ALGOP Responds to Hagel Nomination
ALGOP CHAIR RESPONDS TO HAGEL NOMINATION Montgomery, AL – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement today after the United States Senate voted to confirm President Obama’s nominee, former Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense: “I want to express my thanks to Senator Sessions for standing up against President