John Wahl supports measures to establish financial protection for local libraries in the state.

Alabama Senate Protects Library Funding Recently, the Alabama Senate approved measures in the 2026 Education Budget aimed at safeguarding local libraries throughout the state. This move ensures that Alabama’s library grants will continue, even if federal funding is cut. The Chamber of Commerce’s decision reflects growing concerns that federal grants for museums and libraries might […]

John Wahl believes Tuberville will win the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Speculation Grows Around Tuberville’s Potential Gubernatorial Run John Wahl, the Alabama Republican Chairman, thinks that U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is gearing up for a run for governor and has a strong chance of winning. While Tuberville hasn’t officially declared his candidacy, recent discussions suggest he might do so soon, indicating a firm commitment to […]

John Wahl presents Alabama ID while disputing false claims from the media

Alabama Republican Speaker Addresses Media Bias and Party Goals During the recent 5th Congressional District ALGOP Conference in Madison, Alabama Republican Speaker John Wahl outlined his party’s objectives for the upcoming year. He took a moment to confront what he referred to as mainstream media bias, particularly highlighting a recent column from AL.com that questioned […]

John Wahl informs Alabama GOP leaders about his probable 2026 run for Lt. Governor.

On Tuesday afternoon, Alabama Republican Chairman John Wahl emailed members of the ALGOP State Executive Committee (SEC), hinting at his plans to announce a campaign for lieutenant governor in 2026. In the email addressed to fellow SEC members, Wahl expressed gratitude for their collective efforts and achievements as a party. “I want to personally reach […]

John Wahl on library board rule changes: ‘We did the right thing’

Earlier this month, the Alabama State Library Service (APLS) approved a list of proposed administrative rule changes submitted by Governor Kay Ivey that would address the issue of sexually explicit books being placed in children's sections of libraries across the state. The new rules say libraries must address how they will protect minors “from sexually […]

John Wahl: Trump verdict a ‘horrible precedent that we have set as a nation’

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall is concerned about the future of the country in the wake of the conviction of former President Donald Trump. A New York jury on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, marking the first time in American history that a former president […]

Wahl hopes Legislature doesn’t need to get involved in library flap

The Alabama Public Library Service (ALPS) Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw its membership from the American Library Association (ALA). ALPS has come under intense scrutiny in recent months over the presence of sexually explicit books in the children's section of local libraries. Some members of Congress feel that their affiliation with ALA […]