Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections | #elections | #alabama
On the heels of Alabama’s ballot harvesting ban, I am turning my attention towards the next step in ensuring Alabama elections are the most secure elections in the country: the outlawing of ranked-choice voting. SB 186 sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr and HB 423 sponsored by Representative Mark Shirey prohibit the use of ranked choice […]
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Alabama citizens likely will be denied a chance to vote on gambling | #elections | #alabama
Members of the Alabama House of Representatives took their job seriously, spending some 13 months working to craft a comprehensive gambling bill that would allow Alabama citizens the right to vote on the issue. There were several committees that worked through the myriad issues that complicate gambling legislation. Several House members spent time riding around […]
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Alabama Senate delivers on its priorities at session midpoint | #elections | #alabama
The Alabama Legislature has been in session for fifteen legislative days, marking the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Alabamians work hard each day to provide for their families, and they deserve results from their elected officials. Before the 2024 legislative session began, Alabama Senate Republicans outlined a vision of legislative priorities we would accomplish […]
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ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Alabama Senate is picking up legislation Wednesday that would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools. Alabama Republic Party Chairman John Wahl said Monday that he expects the legislation to pass out of the Senate this week, and urged lawmakers not to add a monetary cap on the […]
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ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
There has been a longstanding exemption in Alabama’s Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act for libraries and their agents pursuing “legitimate educational purposes.” The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal that code section, which would allow for librarians to face criminal charges for a purported violation of the code. APR reached out to […]
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Senate committee advances bill to restrict ballot harvesting | #elections | #alabama
In a hurried move to address concerns surrounding election integrity, Alabama’s legislative body has taken a step forward with the advancement of the Ballot Harvesting Bill out of the State Government Affairs Committee. Sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, the proposed legislation aims to tighten restrictions on the practice known as ballot harvesting, where third […]
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Alabama Senate Republicans: Defending Alabama in 2024 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled. Given the chaos in D.C., the lack of direction from government agencies, and Joe Biden’s blatant ignorance, the responsibility falls solely on state governments to restore order, protect our rights, and […]
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ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda” | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Alabama Republican Party released its list of legislative priorities Thursday ahead of the 2024 legislative session. The priorities include creating legislation to offer “universal school choice,” which has been a major focus ahead of the session, and “challenging the woke socialist agenda.” “It is incredibly important that Alabama passes legislation that helps struggling families […]
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Ballot harvesting leads list of Alabama Senate’s conservative priorities | #elections | #alabama
Alabama is a conservative state, and the citizens of our state have never shied away from standing up for their values. In Alabama, there are bedrock principles by which we live and govern. We’re steadfast in our faith in God. We defend the rule of law. We protect individual freedoms and innocent life. We work […]
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Why can’t you just vote on gambling? | #elections | #alabama
Gambling is popular in Alabama. Despite all of the phony hand-wringing over gambling legislation during every legislative session and all of the alleged “moral pushback” about legalizing casino wagering, Alabama loves to gamble. We’re one of the top states in the country each year for sports wagering. Alabama gamblers are one of the top groups […]
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