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Politics Articles
Spending Rules for PPP Loans Changed by Congress
Special to theOpelika Observer Congress has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, HR 7010, a bill supported by the...
Lee County Commission receives complaint on COVID-19 policy
By Michelle KeyPublisher The Lee County Commissioners met Monday night for their regularly scheduled meeting. During the meeting the commissioners...
The Republican Women of East Alabama organization holds virtual meeting
By Natalie AndersonStaff Reporter Last Tuesday, the Republican Women of East Alabama met virtually to conduct their regularly scheduled June...
Local citizens voice concern regarding recent events across the nation
By Natalie AndersonStaff Reporter During last Tuesday’s Opelika City Council meeting, the board heard from concerned residents about a range of...
Gov. Kay Ivey issues statement on authorization of Alabama National Guard on as needed basis
From the Office ofGov. Kay Ivey Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama...
ALGOP Chairman Lathan Statement on Passage of 2020 Alabama State Budgets
Special to theOpelika Observer Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following the passage of the 2020 Alabama State Budgets:...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2.2 Million For Alabama Department of Transportation COVID-19 Response
Special to theOpelika Observer The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $2.2 million grant award to...
Alabama AG supports President Trump’s nomination of Alabama’s solicitor general for federal judgeship
Special to theOpelika Observer Attorney General Steve Marshall voiced support for President Trump’s intent to nominate Edmund LaCour Jr. to serve as...