ALGOP chair ‘surprised’ Laken Riley Act hasn’t been taken up

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall said he was “surprised” the Laken Riley Act would not be voted on by the state Legislature before the end of the session. The bill, originally introduced by state Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), would allow local law enforcement agencies to partner with federal immigration authorities to enforce federal immigration […]

ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap

The Alabama Senate is considering a bill Wednesday that would create a system to give tax credits to students who attend participating private schools. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall on Monday predicted the bill would pass the Senate this week and urged lawmakers not to put a dollar cap on the program, as several […]

ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians

Alabama's anti-obscenity enforcement law has long provided exemptions for libraries and their agents pursuing “legitimate educational purposes.” The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal a provision in its code that allows librarians to face criminal charges for alleged code violations. APR contacted ALGOP Chairman John Wall for comment, but did […]

ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda”

The Alabama Republican Party on Thursday released a list of legislative priorities ahead of the 2024 legislative session. Priorities include enacting legislation to provide “universal school choice,” a major focus ahead of the session, and “challenging the agenda of woke socialism.” “It is critical that Alabama passes legislation that helps families struggling with the cost […]

Kellyanne Conway to headline ALGOP Winter Dinner

In an interesting announcement, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) revealed that Kellyanne Conway, a prominent figure in conservative politics, will be the keynote speaker at its annual winter dinner. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on the evening of February 9, 2024 at the Birmingham Ballroom, located inside the elegant Birmingham Sheraton […]

John Blanchard seeks ALGOP national committeeman seat

Lindy Blanchard's husband John Blanchard, a former U.S. ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate appointed by President Trump, has announced news regarding his political future. John Blanchard said in a message to Republicans in the state last week that he intends to seek the post of national committeeman of the Alabama Republican Party. “As Lindy and […]

Joe Blanchard seeks ALGOP national committeeman seat

Lindy Blanchard's husband Joe Blanchard, a former U.S. ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate appointed by President Trump, has announced news regarding his political future. Joe Blanchard said in a message to Republicans in the state last week that he intends to seek the post of national committeeman of the Alabama Republican Party. “As Lindy and […]