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Vivian Figures Alabama News
Sources: State Sen. Vivian Figures to run for Mobile mayor

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's announcement last month that he would not seek another term as his city's chief executive shook up the political landscape in the southern part of the state.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'It subsidizes these small local papers, and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year': Elliott says 'past time' to reexamine newspaper legal notice statutory obligation

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is the latest to comment publicly on ending the statutory obligation.

Wes Allen, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen doubles down on 'data mining' operation League of Women Voters — 'They’re liberal'

During a speech to the Eastern Shore Republican Women, Allen doubled down on an earlier criticism of the League of Women Voters and warned attendees not to be fooled by some of their alleged efforts.

Jerry Carl, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl doubtful about Baldwin County Haitian influx: 'I just don’t see that thousand immigrants coming'

Based on the Biden administration reportedly opting not to extend the Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans program, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he believes Baldwin County will get a reprieve from a potential Haitian migrant influx.

I-65 southbound after Hurricane Dennis in 2005 Alabama News
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, I-65 widening warrants attention says Ainsworth

While much of the focus on improving Interstate 65 in Alabama has been on the chronically congested portion between Birmingham and Montgomery, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth argued the route merited attention because it offers access to and from the Gulf Coast.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer on Biden admin hurricane response: If it hit a Democrat stronghold, they 'would have been all over it'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee and member of the House Oversight Committee, criticized the Department of Homeland Security under the Biden administration for its response to Hurricane Helene.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Axios: Katie Britt eyeing NRSC chairmanship

According to a report from Washington, D.C.-based Axios, freshman U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is "exploring" a bid to lead the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP campaign arm.

Paul Finebaum Alabama News
Finebaum: 'Nick Saban would have never lost a game like that'

SEC Network host Paul Finebaum suggested that his ESPN colleague Saban's remarks weeks before may have contributed to Vanderbilt's performance on Saturday.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: If Kamala Harris elected president, legislative special session on immigration immediately needed

With no clear front-runner in next month's presidential election, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is contemplating the possibility of a President-elect Kamala Harris in November.

jerry carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl on possible 2025 Mobile mayoral run: 'We're just going to wait and see where God wants us'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's decision not to run for mayor in 2025 last week opened the door to a wide-open field of candidates seeking the position.

Katie Britt on FNC's "America's Newsroom,' 10/2/2024 Alabama News
Katie Britt: Joe Biden's doctrine of 'don't' means to our adversaries 'do'

On Wednesday, the day after she served as a surrogate in the vice-presidential debate spin room on behalf of U.S. Sen. JD Vance's (R-Ohio) candidacy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) appeared on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" and offered a harsh critique of the Biden administration's foreign policy.

Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood Alabama News
More prisons and prosecutors, truth in sentencing on Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood's wish list

As localities around the state grapple with increasing crime, lawmakers are looking at ways the legislature can assist those localities. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has some suggestions.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and JD Vance Alabama News
Report: Katie Britt on Vance spin room team for VP debate

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is playing a direct role in the effort to get former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) elected in November.

Alabama state house Alabama News
Elliott: Time to consider reviving HB 56 Beason-Hammon Act of 2011 on immigration enforcement — 'We've got a different Supreme Court thanks to President Trump'

In 2011, the new Republican-controlled legislature struck a major blow against illegal immigration in Alabama by passing the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (HB 56).

Will Barfoot Alabama News
State Sen. Barfoot calls efforts to tie urban area violent crime to permitless carry 'total nonsense,' 'fake news'
sam givhan 2 Alabama News
'It's just smoke': State Sen. Givhan says Glock switch, constitutional carry gripes effort to blame legislature for gang problem

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said while he did not think there would be much opposition to a state ban on so-called Glock switches, it was distracting from a gang problem in the city of Birmingham.

gary palmer Alabama News
'Murder is already illegal, but they're still killing people': Palmer rejects efforts to make Birmingham shooting about guns

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) reacted to Saturday's shooting that killed four and reportedly wounded at least 17 others.

Will Ainsworth at Oak Hollow Farm, Fairhope, Ala. 9/24/2024 Alabama News
Ainsworth vows to reject federal money that would encourage Haitian resettlement in Alabama

During remarks given at the monthly meeting of the Point Clear Republican Women at Oak Hollow Farm on Tuesday, Ainsworth reiterated the sentiment expressed in the letter and insisted further details were needed from the Biden administration about the CHNV program.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
'If it means building more prisons, then let's build them': State Rep. Stringer says targeting law-abiding citizens the wrong response to Birmingham Five Points South shooting

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), who led the 2022 legislation removing the state's requirement for a concealed carry permit, rejected the charges from Daniels and others who blamed Alabama's gun laws.

Palmer Alabama News
Palmer cool to Trump call to force federal government shutdown if election security provision left out of CR funding bill

In remarks given to The Hill, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the U.S. House Republican Policy Committee, seemed to reject a government solution under any circumstance.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Kamala Harris is 'our first AI presidential candidate'

It's probably not a surprise to most that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) does not think highly of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.

Stadthagen9182024 Alabama News
House Majority Leader Stadthagen encourages UA College Republicans to 'voice the message' headed into November election

The Morgan County Republican lawmaker was asked what they, as College Republicans, could do to better the GOP's efforts in November.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
'They're trying to kill the next person that's probably going to be our president': Ainsworth warns when Trump looks like he might win they try to 'take him out'

Monday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth reacted to an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.

U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty speaks to ALGOP, 9/13/2024 Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Hagerty to ALGOP: It isn't a 'fair fight' — Trump a candidate 'who can deliver against these odds'

U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said Donald Trump had acknowledged a one-sided and that he believed Trump was the best candidate suited for those conditions.

Gambling resolution slide Alabama News
ALGOP passes resolution opposing gambling expansion

The Alabama Republican Party overwhelmingly voted to oppose the expansion of gambling on Saturday at its summer business meeting.

Lara Trump at ALGOP Summer Dinner, 9/13/2024 Alabama News
Lara Trump to ALGOP: Election not about Republican versus Democrat or left versus right — 'It is good versus evil in this country'

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump capped off what would be a successful summer dinner for the Alabama Republican Party on Friday.

steve marshall Alabama News
'A legitimate concern': AG Marshall weighs in on Haitian migrant relocation in Alabama

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Thursday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall talked about the ongoing Haitian migrant resettlement saga that is reportedly overwhelming a handful of communities in Alabama.

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