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.
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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
Alabama Senate Passes SB286 to Protect Gun Rights, Now House Must Vote
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
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