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Ivey asks for prayer for Hurricane Harvey victims

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Hurricane Harvey.

“Like all Americans, the people of Alabama are deeply moved by the massive devastation that has affected the state of Texas. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those lost because of Hurricane […]

ALABAMA JOINS 21-STATE COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO PROTECT SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

 

MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama has joined a 21-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the rights of gun owners against efforts to ban certain firearms typically used by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.

In their amicus brief in the case Kolbe v Hogan, the states asked the […]

Sarah Palin endorsing Roy Moore for US Senate seat

Justice Roy Moore

 

MONTGOMERY–Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin has today endorsed Judge Roy Moore in his senate run against Luther Strange.

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STATE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE VICTORY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY GAMBLING CASE

MONTGOMERY—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Jefferson County District Attorney Pro Tem Danny Carr recently announced a court ruling against a Birmingham gambling facility. The prosecutors stated that, once again, the courts of Alabama have upheld the prohibitions of gambling and slot machines in this state.

The ruling by the Jefferson County Circuit Court […]

ALABAMA JOINS 15 OTHERS STATES TO SUPPORT TRUMP TRAVEL BAN

MONTGOMERY—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today joined 15 other states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court asking the Court to uphold the travel ban imposed by President Trump to protect American citizens from terrorism.

The President’s executive order provides a 90-day delay of travelers entering America from Iran, Libya, […]

STATE FILES SUIT AGAINST CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AND MAYOR WILLIAM BELL FOR BLOCKING CONFEDERATE STATUES

MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that his office has filed suit in Jefferson County Circuit Court against the City of Birmingham and Mayor William Bell for violating state law by constructing barriers to deliberately obscure a historically significant monument in Linn Park.

“In accordance with the law, my office has determined […]

MARSHALL TO CO-CHAIR NEWLY-CREATED ALABAMA OPIOID OVERDOSE AND ADDICTION COUNCIL

AG Steve Marshall

MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall has been appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to co-chair the newly-created Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. The Council, which was established by Executive Order on August 8, will examine the state’s opioid crisis and identify ways to reduce its harmful impact on Alabamians.

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Congressman Mo Brooks: President Trump misled into making endorsement

 

US Congressman Mo Brooks

HUNTSVILLE- Senate candidate Mo Brooks is sounding off after President Trump endorsed his opponent Luther Strange for the Senate seat.

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President Donald J. Trump endorses Luther Strange for Senate seat

Senator Luther Strange

 

WASHINGTON D.C.–President Donald J. Trump has just endorsed Senator Luther Strange in the special election Senate race to permanently fill the Senate seat opened by Jeff Session’s appointment to US Attorney General.

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Brooks Welcomes Endorsement of Premier Conservative Organization, Senate Conservatives Fund

US Congressman Mo Brooks

Huntsville, AL- Today, the Senate Conservatives Fund endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) in the Alabama Special Election for United States Senate. Senate Conservatives Fund is a national, grassroots organization that promotes conservative policies and helps elect conservative candidates.

In support of its endorsement, the SCF said, “We are very […]

Conservative Leader Ann Coulter Endorses Congressman Mo Brooks for United States Senate

HUNTSVILLE- Today, Conservative Leader and border security advocate Ann Coulter endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) in the Alabama Special Election to fill the United States Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. A conservative thought leader, Coulter is a political commentator, syndicated columnist, and the author of twelve best-selling books.

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Tea Party Patriots Endorse Congressman Mo Brooks for U.S. Senate

US Congressman Mo Brooks

Huntsville, AL- Today, the Tea Party Patriots Citizen Fund (herein “Tea Party Patriots”) endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks in the Alabama Special Election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Tea Party Patriots is one of America’s largest grassroots conservative political organizations and was created […]

OP ED: The Dark Cloud Over Alabama is Gone

 

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

Before I took the oath of office just over 100 days ago, a dark cloud hung over Alabama.

Because of a failure in leadership and the plaque of scandal, we were faced with great uncertainty. That uncertainty hindered our ability to create new jobs, carry out the people’s […]

Former Alabama Legislator Charged in Bribery Conspiracy

Oliver Robinson Jr.

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office today charged a former Alabama legislator with accepting bribes from a Birmingham lawyer and an Alabama coal company executive in exchange for advocating their employers’ opposition to EPA actions in North Birmingham, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey, and other federal officials.

An […]

OpEd: President’s Infrastructure Focus Good for Alabama; We Must Be Ready

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

By: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

The need for infrastructure improvements and advancements across the State of Alabama is critical.

The deterioration of our roads, bridges, waterways, and ports hinders public safety, economic growth, and quality of life. The importance of gaining a portion of the Federal infrastructure investment and […]

Marcel Black to Speak at June Democratic Club Meeting

State Rep Marcel Black

Marcel Black, a Democrat, was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in November 1990 and currently is serving a seventh term as a member of the House of Representatives, District 3. District 3 is comprised of portions of Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence counties. During his service, he chaired the […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Voluntary Compliance Agreement with Pinson to Improve Facilities and Program Access

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the City of Pinson have reached a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to city facilities and programs, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey. The agreement, which went into effect Monday, resolves a number […]

Alabama Legislature Passes Bill to Modernize Regulation of Money Transfers,Governor Ivey Signs Into Law

Sen. Arthur Orr

MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Legislature passed SB173/HB215 during the last week of the General Session on May 17, 2017 and then Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill into law. State Senator Arthur Orr (R), 3rd District and Representative Ken Johnson (R), 7th District, sponsored bills in the House and Senate which […]

This Week in Alabama Politics

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

Well, folks, the field is set for the sprint to fill the open U.S. Senate seat of Jeff Sessions. The primary is less than three months away on August 15. There will probably be a run-off on September 26 and the winner of that GOP run-off […]

ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE MARSHALL LEADS GEORGIA AND FLORIDA ATTORNEYS GENERAL IN URGING SENATE TO CONFIRM ALABAMA NATIVE TO U.S. ELEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS

Kevin Newsom

MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall led his counterparts from Georgia and Florida in voicing support for the nomination of Kevin Newsom, former Solicitor General of Alabama, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

“We write in support of President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Christopher Newsom to […]