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Legislature Organizes, Elects Leaders and Assigns Committees
The Alabama Legislature convened its organizational session Jan. 11 and 12, adopting new operational rules, making committee assignments and electing leaders for the next four years.
The Senate elected Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, as president pro tem by a vote of 28-0 and confirmed Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, as Senate majority leader and Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, as Senate minority leader.
House members voted 68-0 to re-elect Rep. Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, speaker of the House, and elected Rep. Victor Gaston, R-Mobile, speaker pro tem by a 73-0 vote.
David L. Black
Director, Small Business Development Center
Department of Economics and Finance
University of North Alabama
(256) 765-4524
Email: dblack@una.edu
Republicans claim majority in Alabama House and Senate for 1st time in 136 years
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The Alabama Republican Party on Tuesday evening declared that its candidates had captured a majority of seats in Alabama's House and Senate, ending 136 years of Democratic control.
It marks the first time since 1874 -- the post-Civil War period known as Reconstruction -- that the Republicans have held control of the state Legislature. The Republicans cited unofficial results showing that the GOP will have 60 of 105 seats in the Alabama House and 22 of 35 seats in the Senate.
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William Tad Smith
Email: wsmith3@una.edu
UNA Voter Registration Drive
September 14th, 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the GUC Atrium.
Come by CR table in the GUC Atrium and get registered to vote in November elections.
Bishop Alexander
President
UNA College Republicans
Coon Dog Cemetery Labor Day unique celebration
Every Labor Day a unique celebration is held to honor a special group of deceased at a cemetery west of Tuscumbia. The honorees list includes names such as Patches, Preacher, Smoky, Bean Blossom Bomma, Night Ranger, and Famous Amos. If this doesn’t sound like your typical list of historical figures it’s because these dearly departed are of the 4-legged variety. You heard right…there is a special graveyard and an event dedicated completely to dogs. These are not just any dogs though. This is a celebration at the Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard and only “certified” Coon Dogs are buried at this prestigious location. It’s the only cemetery of its kind in the world. I encourage the reader to view the official web site for more information on the rigorous process involved in certifying that only coonhounds are buried in the cemetery. It’s good for a chuckle. The celebration is hosted by the Tennessee Valley Coon Hunter’s Association and entertainment includes music, dancing, food and a “liar's contest”. Hours are 1pm to 4pm. For more information call 1-800-344-0783 or visit http://www.coondogcemetery.com.
Tad Smith
Web Master
UNA College Republicans
UNA CR Officer meeting
Tuesday, September 7th, 2 p.m. in Keller Hall 144.
The meeting will be open to all students who are interested in joining CR at UNA this Fall.
All are more than welcome to come and sit in on the meeting and share their ideas and feedback.
Bishop Alexander
President
UNA College Republicans
Mrs. Robert Bentley Is Special Guest For Grand Opening of Lauderdale County Republican Party Headquarters Saturday, August 28th
Mrs. Dianne Bentley, wife of Republican gubernatorial nominee Dr. Robert Bentley, will be the special guest for the grand opening of the Lauderdale County Republican Party Headquarters this Saturday, August 28th. The headquarters is located at 1905 Florence Blvd, Suite A. It is across the street from Hobby Lobby/Arby’s and next to Popeye’s. The headquarters will be open from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm this Saturday. Mrs. Bentley will be at the headquarters from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. A ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at 12:00. All Alabama Republican candidates on the state, local, and federal levels have been invited to attend. The event is open to the public and free. Come out and meet the candidates and ask them questions about the important issues facing our country, the state and the Shoals area. This event is sponsored by the Lauderdale County Republican Executive Committee, the Shoals Republican Club, and the Republican Women of the Shoals. For more information, contact Shoals Republican Club President William Smith at (256) 767-4529, or ShoalsRepublicanClub@gmail.com.
Secretary for William E. Smith, Jr.
214 West Doctor Hicks Blvd.
Florence, AL 35630
256-767-4529 (Office)
256-766-3328 (Fax)
Meet the Republican Candidates Cookout Saturday, July 10th at Veterans Park
The Shoals Republican Club will host a candidate cookout for all Republican candidates on the state, local, and federal levels on Saturday, July 10th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Park, Picnic Shelter #2. Veterans Park is located off Cox Creek Parkway near Wilson Dam in Florence. All Alabama Republican candidates on the state, local, and federal levels have been invited to attend. Confirmed candidates include gubernatorial candidate Dr. Robert Bentley, who will be present from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Fifth Congressional District candidate Mo Brooks, and several local candidates. The event is open to the public and free. Come out and meet the candidates. This is your opportunity to ask the candidates about themselves and the important issues facing our country, the state and the Shoals area. The Republican Primary Run Off is Tuesday, July 13th. The Shoals Republican Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All meetings of the Shoals Republican Club are open to the public. For more information, contact Shoals Republican Club President William Smith at (256) 767-4529, or ShoalsRepublicanClub@gmail.com.
William Smith
President
Shoals Republican Club
Congressional Forum at UNA
We booked the UNA GUC Performance center for our congressional forum on May 4th 7-9pm all are welcome to come and show your support.
Bishop Alexander
President
UNA College Republicans
Mark Your Planners!
The UNA College Republicans will be meeting Monday, March 15th in GUC Room 200 from 1-2 p.m.
Meet and Greet
You are cordially invited to a Meet and Greet reception honoring 2010 Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bradley Byrne Monday, March 15th, 2010 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. On the Rocks 110 North Court Street Florence, Alabama 35630
Southern Republican Leadership conference is in April in New Orleans. More info later or on their website: http://www.srlc2010.com/
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