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Merrill: Alabama’s ‘greatest champion and favorite son’ Richard Shelby delivers once again
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday released a statement praising U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby's role (R-AL) in the recent coronavirus...
Jeff Sessions has a clear message for China: The world knows your communist regime is culpable for the Wuhan coronavirus
Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions seems to have a clear message for China: The United States will not take your Godless,...
Merrill outlines how Alabama will spend election-related federal stimulus money
Included in the recently enacted $2 trillion federal coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package was $400 million to be allocated to the states to protect the...
Alabama Senate releases meeting plan for remainder of 2020 regular session
MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Senate now has a framework for finishing the legislature's 2020 regular session.
To this point, the Senate has not missed any...
Growing chorus of Republicans urge consideration of economic impacts of COVID-19 precautions
In a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04) joined a growing number of Republican elected officials arguing that the health...
Chairs at closed Alabama beach spell out ‘TRUMP’
Alabama's beaches have all been closed since last Thursday at 5:00 p.m. CT due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
While the normal crowds of visitors...
After voting to block coronavirus stimulus package, Jones supports advancing the bill one day later
After voting Sunday to block a massive coronavirus (COVID-19) relief funding package from advancing, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday flipped his vote...
Merrill: Absentee balloting still an option for runoff voters concerned about coronavirus
Following the postponement of Alabama's March 31 primary runoff to July 14, Secretary of State John H. Merrill reiterated that Alabamians concerned about the...
Doug Jones joins Senate Dems in blocking consideration of coronavirus stimulus package
U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Sunday voted against advancing the third round of coronavirus (COVID-19) relief funding.
Jones joined Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...
BCA names Jean Elizabeth Miles director of communications
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Friday announced that Jean Elizabeth Miles will serve as the organization's director of communications.
A press release advised...
Shelby, Jones support Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Bill receives final passage
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which unlocks billions of dollars in funding to combat coronavirus...
Aderholt requests emergency funding for rural broadband
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Wednesday afternoon sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting emergency funds be directed to expanding rural broadband access.
With...
Merrill issues guidance for July 14 primary runoff
Following Governor Kay Ivey's announcement on Wednesday morning that Alabama's primary runoff will be postponed from March 31 to July 14, Secretary of State...
Barry Moore endorsed by Club for Growth and political arm of House Freedom Caucus
Former State Representative Barry Moore's (R-Enterprise) campaign for Congress this week received endorsements from two prominent national conservative groups: the House Freedom Fund and...
Ivey postpones Alabama’s primary runoff to July 14 due to coronavirus pandemic
MONTGOMERY -- In a closed access press conference on Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama's primary runoff will be postponed from March 31...
Alabama Attorney General: State of Emergency allows March 31 runoff postponement
MONTGOMERY -- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office on Tuesday afternoon issued an emergency opinion that concludes Governor Kay Ivey can legally postpone the...
Alabama House passes package of bills aimed at improving mental health care
The Alabama House of Representatives last week passed a packet of three bills that aim to improve mental health offerings in the Yellowhammer State.
The...
Report: Club for Growth endorsing Tuberville, spurning longtime ally Jeff Sessions
Club for Growth is going to endorse former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville in Alabama's U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff election, according...
Merrill wants March 31 runoff postponed due to coronavirus — Does current law allow it?
A Sunday evening release from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill's office called for the upcoming March 31 primary runoff to be postponed,...
Byrne lone U.S. House member from Alabama to oppose coronavirus response bill
The U.S. House on Friday evening passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in a 363-40 vote.
In a tweet on Saturday morning, President Donald...
PMS, sleep disorders, anxiety: Here’s everything eligible in Alabama’s medical marijuana bill
MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Senate on Thursday evening passed an 86-page bill that would legalize medical cannabis, i.e. medical marijuana, in the state. However,...
NRA endorses Jeff Sessions in Senate runoff
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) political arm endorsed Jeff Sessions' 2020 campaign for the U.S. Senate on Friday, with just over two weeks to...
Merrill: March 31 runoff ‘will continue as planned,’ Alabamians with coronavirus concerns can vote absentee
After the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning confirmed the first coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Secretary of State John...
Tuberville touts Trump endorsement, calls Sessions ‘not man enough’ in latest ad
Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday afternoon released the latest video ad in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Tuberville, who...