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Second congressional district Alabama News
AL-2 primary results show district 'in reach' for GOP — 'It is certainly winnable'

When the federal courts redrew Alabama's second congressional district in favor of Democrats, some in the Alabama Republican Party felt they were given a political death sentence by being forced to give up a solid Republican U.S. House seat.

Biden SOTU Alabama News
Alabama's GOP delegation condemns Biden's SOTU speech: 'No dignity. No humility. No competence'

While U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) delivered the official Republican response to President Joe Bidn’s State of the Union address Thursday night, the rest of Alabama’s GOP Congressional delegation issued their reactions, each condemning the speech.

Biden SOTU Alabama News
Biden calls Alabama IVF ruling an ‘assault on freedom’ during SOTU; Ignores Alabama legislative 'IVF fix'

U.S. President Joe Biden called for nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments during the State of the Union address Thursday, condemning the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court while ignoring the legislation passed to guarantee protections.

Bruce Pearl reacts after the game between Auburn and Ole Miss at Auburn Arena. Alabama News
Auburn's Pearl applauds IVF immunity protection passage after criticizing 'reckless' Alabama Supreme Court decision

Although he was critical of the Alabama Supreme Court's recent decision to define frozen embryos as children under the state's wrongful death statute, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl thanked the Alabama Legislature's passage of legislation to protect IVF clinics.

Katie Britt Alabama News
What does Katie Britt need to do in her response to Biden’s SOTU?

On Thursday March 7 at 8 p.m. CST, President Joe Biden gives the State of the Union address. Right after, the Republican response airs. It will be delivered by 42-year-old Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

I voted stickers Alabama News
Constitutional amendment to expedite local bills fails 51-49%

A proposed constitutional amendment to expedite local bills failed 51-49 in the March 5 primary.

Alfa Alabama News
ALFA’s FarmPAC wins with nine out of 10 endorsed candidates

ALFA's FarmPAC endorsed ten candidates in Alabama's Republican primary, and nine won or advanced to the April 16 runoff.

brewbaker v dobson Alabama News
Brewbaker, Dobson advance to congressional district 2 Republican primary runoff

Brewbaker finished in the lead with 39.6% while Dobson narrowly defeated State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) for second place with 26.5% of the vote.

Shomari Figures Alabama News
AL-2 Dem hopeful Figures rejects effort to remove him from primary ballot — 'If Joe Reed is concerned about finances, he should focus on sharing ADC's financial reports'

Democrat second congressional district candidate Shomari Figures is pushing back against longtime Alabama Democratic Party boss Joe Reed, who on Saturday insisted Figures and fellow candidate State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) be removed from Tuesday's primary ballot.

Joe Reed Alabama News
ADC's Joe Reed demands AL-2 Democrat front-runners Figures, Daniels kicked off party ballot

Joe Reed, the longtime democrat power broker and the father of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, has made another attempt at deciding who will be the next Democrat nominee in Alabama's newly drawn second congressional district.

steve marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall slams 'special interests' getting 'rewarded' by Alabama gambling legislation — 'Absolutely wrong'

In this week's edition of "1819 News: The Podcast," Attorney General Steve Marshall weighed in on the gambling legislation that has passed the House and is expected to be voted on soon in the Senate.

CAEPAC ad USE Alabama News
'Never Trump' accusations fly in closing stages of AL-1 GOP race

According to OpenSecrets.org, the Conservatives for American Excellence PAC (CAEPAC) has spent $366,889 running attack ads against Moore, ostensibly in favor of his opponent, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile).

Bryan Taylor. Sarah Stewart Alabama News
Taylor calls on Stewart to recuse from further votes in IVF case over campaign contributions

On Thursday, Bryan Taylor, a candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, called on his opponent, Justice Sarah Stewart, to recuse herself from future rulings on the IVF case because her campaign received hundreds of thousands of dollars from PACs the plaintiff's lawyers have donated to heavily.

barry moore Alabama News
Eagle Forum PAC endorses Barry Moore in AL-1 bid

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Wednesday picked up an endorsement from the political action committee connected to the national organization Eagle Forum in his race for Alabama's first congressional district.

Alfa farm pac Alabama News
ALFA endorsements hit mailboxes, website a week before March 5 primary

ALFA has endorsed candidates in Alabama's Republican primary March 5.

Crypto Alabama News
State Rep. Shaw tackles crypto in the House — 'We want to set up a framework for how blockchain can exist in our state'

A new bill filed in the Alabama Legislature will start a conversation on the use and extent of the growing markets surrounding cryptocurrency and other blockchain technologies.

ALGOP, alabama republican party Alabama News
Eight choices for president on Alabama’s GOP ballot March 5

Voters in Alabama will see eight choices for President – seven candidate names plus “Uncommitted” on the March 5 Republican ballot.

Litakerrobin Alabama News
Robin Litaker presumptive AL-7 GOP nomination after opponent withdraws

Robin Litaker, a retired schoolteacher and former State Teacher of the Year, will be the Republican nominee for Alabama's seventh congressional district.

holcomb Alabama News
AL-4 candidate Justin Holcomb says Aderholt 'all talk, no action' on illegal migrant crisis — 'I don’t need to go to the border; I can go to Albertville'

Candidates for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Justin Holcomb addressed the crisis at the U.S. Southern border during a meeting in Guntersville Thursday hosted by the Marshall County Republican Women Club.

Iirishculturaldinner Alabama News
Irish Cultural Dinner raises thousands for child health transport: Friday, March 15 in Birmingham

The Irish Cultural Dinner is in Birmingham on Friday, March 15, the Ides of March.  

Dick Brewbaker Farm Alabama News
Dick Brewbaker secures endorsement of Eagle Forum PAC in AL-2 race

The political action committee connected to the national organization Eagle Forum has endorsed Dick Brewbaker in the race for Alabama's second congressional district.

barry n carl Alabama News
Carl defends attack ads against Moore during Coffee County debate — 'You need to know who you’re voting on'

The race between U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Alabama's first congressional district has been nothing short of contentious, with the two sparring in political ads over their records.

State Rep. Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana) Alabama News
House passes bill to increase policing authority of the Alabama Department of Insurance

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday to remove the Alabama Department of Insurance from the state’s sunset law provision and increase the scope of the department’s police powers.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Photo from Facebook Alabama News
Self-proclaimed 'biggest Bama fan' Mayor Woodfin urging athletes to stay out of Alabama if bill eliminating DEI departments passes

Although he is claiming to be the "biggest Bama fan," Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says he would advise athletes to stay out of Alabama should the state legislature pass legislation banning taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion departments.

Jerry carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl calls on Barry Moore to denounce support from Club for Growth

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) called on his first congressional district opponent, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), to denounce Washington, D.C.-based Club for Growth after Federal Communications Commission reports revealed $581,000 in advertisement supporting Moore in the final two weeks of the race.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Club for Growth makes $580K media buy in AL-1 race

Club for Growth, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit, has entered the first congressional district race in support of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

Jeana Ross Alabama News
Jeana Ross receives key endorsements in HD27 special election

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced on Tuesday that the board of directors of ProgressPAC, BCA's political-affiliate, had endorsed Jeana Ross in the special election for Alabama House District 27.

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