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Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman is holding the state’s first Notary Public Conference on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. This conference is free as a public service for all Alabama notaries. More than 2000 have registered to participate in this conference and a waiting list has already been put into place for future conferences. Response to this conference was so great that the original venue, the State Capitol, had to be changed immediately to the Renaissance Hotel to accommodate those who registered in the first few days.

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman is holding the state’s first Notary Public Conference on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. This conference is free as a public service for all Alabama notaries. More than 2000 have registered to participate in this conference and a waiting list has already been put into place for future conferences. Response to this conference was so great that the original venue, the State Capitol, had to be changed immediately to the Renaissance Hotel to accommodate those who registered in the first few days.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=2195Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:47:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=2120

Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman is one of 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments.

Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman is one of 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=2120Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=2015

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today the state of Alabama has received $165,000 as an annual grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are provided under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and are intended to allow Alabama to improve the accessibility of elections for voters with disabilities.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today the state of Alabama has received $165,000 as an annual grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are provided under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and are intended to allow Alabama to improve the accessibility of elections for voters with disabilities.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=2015Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1920

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been a long-time advocate of military voting rights and her commitment is ongoing, despite the stall of legislation introduced in the 2009 legislative session designed to help Alabama’s military and overseas voters cast their ballots more effectively and efficiently.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been a long-time advocate of military voting rights and her commitment is ongoing, despite the stall of legislation introduced in the 2009 legislative session designed to help Alabama’s military and overseas voters cast their ballots more effectively and efficiently.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1920Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1878

MONTGOMERY, AL - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been elected to serve as an officer for the National Association of Secretaries of State. The election took place at the association’s summer meeting.

MONTGOMERY, AL - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been elected to serve as an officer for the National Association of Secretaries of State. The election took place at the association’s summer meeting.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1878Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:35:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1768

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman continues to increase access for the public by improving the functionality of the Open Meetings Act website. The Open Meetings Act provides the public with greater access to state and local government. This law guarantees that Alabama's citizens have open access to agencies, boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies which conduct the people's business.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman continues to increase access for the public by improving the functionality of the Open Meetings Act website. The Open Meetings Act provides the public with greater access to state and local government. This law guarantees that Alabama's citizens have open access to agencies, boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies which conduct the people's business.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1768Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1671

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has received notification indicating false information is being circulated regarding today’s District 7 State Senate race between Democrat Laura Hall and Republican Paul Sanford.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has received notification indicating false information is being circulated regarding today’s District 7 State Senate race between Democrat Laura Hall and Republican Paul Sanford.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1671Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:52:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1531

MONTGOMERY, Ala- Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have cleared another hurdle in making electronic voting for overseas voters a reality. The Senate Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections Committee approved House Bill 711 by a vote of 7-0 today. Senator Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery), who serves as chairman of the committee, was instrumental in the advancement of the bill in the Alabama Senate.

MONTGOMERY, Ala- Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have cleared another hurdle in making electronic voting for overseas voters a reality. The Senate Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections Committee approved House Bill 711 by a vote of 7-0 today. Senator Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery), who serves as chairman of the committee, was instrumental in the advancement of the bill in the Alabama Senate.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1531Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:07:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1512

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have taken yet another step toward electronic voting for overseas voters, as House Bill 711 passed through the House of Representatives today. The House voted 89-3 in support of the bill that will push forward the effort to make Alabama one of the first states in the nation to implement an innovative process for military and overseas voters to vote more efficiently and effectively.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have taken yet another step toward electronic voting for overseas voters, as House Bill 711 passed through the House of Representatives today. The House voted 89-3 in support of the bill that will push forward the effort to make Alabama one of the first states in the nation to implement an innovative process for military and overseas voters to vote more efficiently and effectively.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1512Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:48:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1432

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have taken another step toward electronic voting for overseas voters, as House Bill 711 passed through the Constitution and Elections Committee this morning.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman and the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force have taken another step toward electronic voting for overseas voters, as House Bill 711 passed through the Constitution and Elections Committee this morning.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1432Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:04:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1425

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman released a report to Governor Bob Riley and members of the Legislature today from the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force formed last year. The report included legislation which has since been tweaked and introduced in the House by Representative Jimmy Martin of Clanton.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman released a report to Governor Bob Riley and members of the Legislature today from the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force formed last year. The report included legislation which has since been tweaked and introduced in the House by Representative Jimmy Martin of Clanton.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1425Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1351

ORLANDO, Fla. – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman was unanimously elected to the Executive Board of the United States Election Assistance Commission's (EAC) Standards Board.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman was unanimously elected to the Executive Board of the United States Election Assistance Commission's (EAC) Standards Board.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1351Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1261

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Montgomery—Alabama is one step closer to electronic voting for military and overseas voters thanks to a unanimous vote on legislation presented today by the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force appointed by Governor Bob Riley and chaired by Secretary of State Beth Chapman.

Montgomery—Alabama is one step closer to electronic voting for military and overseas voters thanks to a unanimous vote on legislation presented today by the Military and Overseas Voting Task Force appointed by Governor Bob Riley and chaired by Secretary of State Beth Chapman.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1255Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:09:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1239

MONTGOMERY – The annual report deadline required by the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) is approaching for candidates, elected officials, and political action committees. The FCPA requires an annual report to be filed by January 31 of each year. Since that deadline date is on a weekend, this year’s deadline is Monday, February 2, 2009.

MONTGOMERY – The annual report deadline required by the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) is approaching for candidates, elected officials, and political action committees. The FCPA requires an annual report to be filed by January 31 of each year. Since that deadline date is on a weekend, this year’s deadline is Monday, February 2, 2009.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1239Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:32:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1240

MONTGOMERY - - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been a long-time advocate of military voting rights and Photo Voter I.D. Chapman will be instrumental in offering legislation as a solution to both issues in the upcoming legislative session.

MONTGOMERY - - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has been a long-time advocate of military voting rights and Photo Voter I.D. Chapman will be instrumental in offering legislation as a solution to both issues in the upcoming legislative session.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1240Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1168

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman said today that the Boards of Registrars around the state are busy this month publishing lists of voters who need to update voter registration information. “The election may be over, but our work toward having the most accurate voter rolls possible in the State of Alabama definitely is not,” Chapman explained.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman said today that the Boards of Registrars around the state are busy this month publishing lists of voters who need to update voter registration information. “The election may be over, but our work toward having the most accurate voter rolls possible in the State of Alabama definitely is not,” Chapman explained.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1168Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1151

Secretary of State Beth Chapman, who has been sued by the U.S. Justice Department based on the assumption that she will fail to comply with elections laws requiring that she report the number of military and overseas voters’ ballots transmitted, returned, and cast in the 2008 general election, has already complied with these laws.

Secretary of State Beth Chapman, who has been sued by the U.S. Justice Department based on the assumption that she will fail to comply with elections laws requiring that she report the number of military and overseas voters’ ballots transmitted, returned, and cast in the 2008 general election, has already complied with these laws.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1151Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:49:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1155

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Electoral College meeting was held at 12:00 noon in the Alabama State Capitol. Secretary of State Beth Chapman was the meeting moderator.

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Electoral College meeting was held at 12:00 noon in the Alabama State Capitol. Secretary of State Beth Chapman was the meeting moderator.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1155Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1152

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Electoral College meeting for the State of Alabama will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Old House Chamber of the State Capitol. Secretary of State Beth Chapman will moderate the meeting for the Electors to cast their votes for President and Vice President.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Electoral College meeting for the State of Alabama will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Old House Chamber of the State Capitol. Secretary of State Beth Chapman will moderate the meeting for the Electors to cast their votes for President and Vice President.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1152Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:20:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1154

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today she will again have a program to collect domestic prepaid telephone calling cards for wounded servicemen and women for Christmas this year as she did last year. A strong advocate of our state and nation’s military, Chapman says Alabamians should do all that is possible to enhance their Christmas Season as a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable service to our state and nation.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today she will again have a program to collect domestic prepaid telephone calling cards for wounded servicemen and women for Christmas this year as she did last year. A strong advocate of our state and nation’s military, Chapman says Alabamians should do all that is possible to enhance their Christmas Season as a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable service to our state and nation.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1154Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:14:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1153

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman will hold an Alabama Military and Overseas Voting Task Force Meeting on Monday, December 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Old Archives Room of the State Capitol. Pat Hollarn, Supervisor of Elections for Okaloosa County, Fla., will be the guest presenter.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State Beth Chapman will hold an Alabama Military and Overseas Voting Task Force Meeting on Monday, December 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Old Archives Room of the State Capitol. Pat Hollarn, Supervisor of Elections for Okaloosa County, Fla., will be the guest presenter.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1153Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:39:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1012

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced and contacted Alabama’s three millionth registered voter today. Brittany Farless, a single mother residing in Maylene in Shelby County was the historic voter registrant. She is a graduate of Thompson High School in Alabaster and a student in nursing at Jefferson State Community College.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced and contacted Alabama’s three millionth registered voter today. Brittany Farless, a single mother residing in Maylene in Shelby County was the historic voter registrant. She is a graduate of Thompson High School in Alabaster and a student in nursing at Jefferson State Community College.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1012Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:21:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=1011

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that Alabama has reached the three million mark of registered voters.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that Alabama has reached the three million mark of registered voters.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=1011Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=993

Montgomery – Secretary of State Beth Chapman sent a letter to the Department of Justice today saying she will not allow her state to enter into another consent decree holding Alabama hostage for the sins of the past.

Montgomery – Secretary of State Beth Chapman sent a letter to the Department of Justice today saying she will not allow her state to enter into another consent decree holding Alabama hostage for the sins of the past.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=993Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:45:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=991

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman reported today that requests for voter registration applications are at an all-time high in Alabama. Chapman’s office, which remained opened during today’s state holiday, Columbus Day, has mailed 13,000 voter registration applications over the past twelve months to individuals requesting them from her website alone. In addition thousands have been shipped from Chapman’s office warehouse in bulk to various groups conducting voter registration drives.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman reported today that requests for voter registration applications are at an all-time high in Alabama. Chapman’s office, which remained opened during today’s state holiday, Columbus Day, has mailed 13,000 voter registration applications over the past twelve months to individuals requesting them from her website alone. In addition thousands have been shipped from Chapman’s office warehouse in bulk to various groups conducting voter registration drives.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=991Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=975

MONTGOMERY – An order was released last night from Judge Tracey McCooey dismissing the ACLU’s law suit against Secretary of State Beth Chapman which challenged Alabama’s felon voting laws.

MONTGOMERY – An order was released last night from Judge Tracey McCooey dismissing the ACLU’s law suit against Secretary of State Beth Chapman which challenged Alabama’s felon voting laws.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=975Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=992

Montgomery –Secretary of State Beth Chapman said Alabamians are not being removed or hindered from voting because of any problems with their Social Security Numbers.

Montgomery –Secretary of State Beth Chapman said Alabamians are not being removed or hindered from voting because of any problems with their Social Security Numbers.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=992Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:20:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=928

MONTGOMERY- Alabama’s Chief Elections Official, Secretary of State Beth Chapman, announced a new state -wide elections service developed over the past two months and launched today by her office which is the State of Alabama’s Official Election Center. The new website www.alabamavotes.gov provides essential and helpful information at the finger-tips of Alabama’s voters.

MONTGOMERY- Alabama’s Chief Elections Official, Secretary of State Beth Chapman, announced a new state -wide elections service developed over the past two months and launched today by her office which is the State of Alabama’s Official Election Center. The new website www.alabamavotes.gov provides essential and helpful information at the finger-tips of Alabama’s voters.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=928Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=910

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman will be a featured panelist at the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Military and Overseas Citizens Voting Summit today. The summit will be held in Washington, D.C. In addition, Chapman appeared on C-SPAN for an hour long interview Monday morning and represented Alabama regarding the issue of military voting.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman will be a featured panelist at the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Military and Overseas Citizens Voting Summit today. The summit will be held in Washington, D.C. In addition, Chapman appeared on C-SPAN for an hour long interview Monday morning and represented Alabama regarding the issue of military voting.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=910Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=881

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman said her staff is receiving a record number of voter registration applications, as are many of the sixty-seven counties’ Boards of Registrars.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman said her staff is receiving a record number of voter registration applications, as are many of the sixty-seven counties’ Boards of Registrars.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=881Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=870

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman continues to honor her campaign promises to make the processes of the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office more efficient and effective for Alabama businesses. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) public records search capability has been improved to allow business users to purchase images of the searched filings online based on the recommendations of the UCC Advisory Board established by Chapman at the beginning of her term. The search-with-images system has been the most requested service from UCC public records users in this decade.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman continues to honor her campaign promises to make the processes of the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office more efficient and effective for Alabama businesses. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) public records search capability has been improved to allow business users to purchase images of the searched filings online based on the recommendations of the UCC Advisory Board established by Chapman at the beginning of her term. The search-with-images system has been the most requested service from UCC public records users in this decade. http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=870Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:47:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=861

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman joins the National Association of Secretaries of State in announcing September as National Voter Registration Month. “It is my goal to encourage every single Alabamian who meets the legal requirements to vote in the November 4th General Election to register to do so,” Chapman said. By law, the deadline for registration for the November 4th Election is October 24th, which is 10 days prior to the election.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman joins the National Association of Secretaries of State in announcing September as National Voter Registration Month. “It is my goal to encourage every single Alabamian who meets the legal requirements to vote in the November 4th General Election to register to do so,” Chapman said. By law, the deadline for registration for the November 4th Election is October 24th, which is 10 days prior to the election.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=861Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=844

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman says she has received information that Reverend Al Sharpton will come to Alabama with a bus of civil rights activists to register voters for the November elections and to ensure that those who think they are registered really are. Chapman says she will welcome anyone who would like to encourage voter participation and register Alabama citizens who meet the legal requirements for voter registration. In order to discourage those who would violate elections laws, Chapman has asked that the U.S. Department of Justice send the largest number of elections observers and election attorneys possible into the state.

MONTGOMERY- Secretary of State Beth Chapman says she has received information that Reverend Al Sharpton will come to Alabama with a bus of civil rights activists to register voters for the November elections and to ensure that those who think they are registered really are. Chapman says she will welcome anyone who would like to encourage voter participation and register Alabama citizens who meet the legal requirements for voter registration. In order to discourage those who would violate elections laws, Chapman has asked that the U.S. Department of Justice send the largest number of elections observers and election attorneys possible into the state.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=844Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=829

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that she and her staff began making plans last week for the potential threat of bad weather for tomorrow’s municipal Election Day across the state.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that she and her staff began making plans last week for the potential threat of bad weather for tomorrow’s municipal Election Day across the state.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=829Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=814

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman sent letters today to all Secretaries of State across the nation calling on them to form Voter Fraud Units in their states. Chapman, who has led the effort in stopping voter fraud in Alabama, has received many comments from other Secretaries of State and citizens outside of Alabama about their experiencing some of the same problems Alabama has recently experienced.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman sent letters today to all Secretaries of State across the nation calling on them to form Voter Fraud Units in their states. Chapman, who has led the effort in stopping voter fraud in Alabama, has received many comments from other Secretaries of State and citizens outside of Alabama about their experiencing some of the same problems Alabama has recently experienced.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=814Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=797

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman reports that two months after the June primary election and 65 business days prior to the November Presidential general election, new allegations of voter fraud continue on a weekly basis. More than ten new complaints have come in during the past two weeks alone.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman reports that two months after the June primary election and 65 business days prior to the November Presidential general election, new allegations of voter fraud continue on a weekly basis. More than ten new complaints have come in during the past two weeks alone. http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=797Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=757

MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced Saturday a new initiative entitled, Veterans Who Vote. She made the announcement at the Birmingham Marriot during a homecoming celebration for National Guard Soldiers, C-Company, 1-167th Infantry out of Cullman returning from a one year tour in Iraq.

MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced Saturday a new initiative entitled, Veterans Who Vote. She made the announcement at the Birmingham Marriot during a homecoming celebration for National Guard Soldiers, C-Company, 1-167th Infantry out of Cullman returning from a one year tour in Iraq.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=757Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=754

MONTGOMERY - The Secretary of State’s Office continues to receive reports of voter fraud in Perry County, this time in a municipal election. Figures from the June 10th municipal election in Marion show a 59% voter turn out rate with 29 % of those votes cast by absentee ballots. In the June 3rd statewide primary, the numbers in Perry County showed 50.3 % voter turn out and 26% of those votes were cast by absentee ballots.

MONTGOMERY - The Secretary of State’s Office continues to receive reports of voter fraud in Perry County, this time in a municipal election. Figures from the June 10th municipal election in Marion show a 59% voter turn out rate with 29 % of those votes cast by absentee ballots. In the June 3rd statewide primary, the numbers in Perry County showed 50.3 % voter turn out and 26% of those votes were cast by absentee ballots.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=754Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=715

Dear Editor: I would like to thank the more than three hundred people who attended the Democracy Defense League’s rally against voter fraud at Marion Military Institute last week. It is with great appreciation that I write this letter to commend the DDL for their proactive approach and desire to see fair and honest elections across our state. Colonel James Benson and his staff are to be commended, as well, for sharing their beautiful facilities with us and being such gracious hosts.

Dear Editor: I would like to thank the more than three hundred people who attended the Democracy Defense League’s rally against voter fraud at Marion Military Institute last week. It is with great appreciation that I write this letter to commend the DDL for their proactive approach and desire to see fair and honest elections across our state. Colonel James Benson and his staff are to be commended, as well, for sharing their beautiful facilities with us and being such gracious hosts.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=715Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=698

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman reminds all voters wishing to vote by absentee ballot in the July 15, 2008 primary runoff election that they must apply for an absentee ballot for that election and that such absentee ballot applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than July 10, 2008.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman reminds all voters wishing to vote by absentee ballot in the July 15, 2008 primary runoff election that they must apply for an absentee ballot for that election and that such absentee ballot applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than July 10, 2008.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=698Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:41:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=692

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has announced a new Voter Fraud Unit within the Secretary of State’s office dedicated to dealing with reports of voter fraud. With claims of voter fraud continuing to come in from the June 3rd primary, Secretary Chapman has appointed members of her legal and elections staff to be trained to speak with those individuals who have such reports. “It is important for the citizens of Alabama who have reports of voter fraud to know that someone is here to listen and to gather the information in a manner which complies with the law. It is also important for these individuals to know that appropriate action is being taken with their complaint” Chapman stated. Secretary Chapman emphasized that all reports will be kept confidential.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has announced a new Voter Fraud Unit within the Secretary of State’s office dedicated to dealing with reports of voter fraud. With claims of voter fraud continuing to come in from the June 3rd primary, Secretary Chapman has appointed members of her legal and elections staff to be trained to speak with those individuals who have such reports. “It is important for the citizens of Alabama who have reports of voter fraud to know that someone is here to listen and to gather the information in a manner which complies with the law. It is also important for these individuals to know that appropriate action is being taken with their complaint” Chapman stated. Secretary Chapman emphasized that all reports will be kept confidential.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=692Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=689

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman is hosting an open meeting on Military and Overseas Voting Thursday, June 19th in the State Capitol Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman is hosting an open meeting on Military and Overseas Voting Thursday, June 19th in the State Capitol Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=689Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:07:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=685

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that one week and two days after the Primary Election, reports of voter fraud continue to pour into her office.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that one week and two days after the Primary Election, reports of voter fraud continue to pour into her office.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=685Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:13:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=660

MONTGOMERY – With speculation already at an all-time high that voting violations could have potentially occurred in Perry County, Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced their unofficial vote totals today referring to them as “unusually high.”

MONTGOMERY – With speculation already at an all-time high that voting violations could have potentially occurred in Perry County, Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced their unofficial vote totals today referring to them as “unusually high.”http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=660Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:28:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=658

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman made good on her commitment today to follow up on allegations of potential violations of election laws in Perry County in yesterday’s primary.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman made good on her commitment today to follow up on allegations of potential violations of election laws in Perry County in yesterday’s primary.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=658Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=657

MONTGOMERY – After 1:00 PM today, a federal observer from the Department of Justice notified Secretary of State Beth Chapman’s office of potential violations of state elections laws. One report involves a law which prohibits candidates from being closer than thirty feet to the entrance of a polling place. The federal observer specifically stated that a candidate was loitering in the polling place throughout the entire day. In addition, the federal observer reported that the candidate appeared to be instructing voters how to vote.

MONTGOMERY – After 1:00 PM today, a federal observer from the Department of Justice notified Secretary of State Beth Chapman’s office of potential violations of state elections laws. One report involves a law which prohibits candidates from being closer than thirty feet to the entrance of a polling place. The federal observer specifically stated that a candidate was loitering in the polling place throughout the entire day. In addition, the federal observer reported that the candidate appeared to be instructing voters how to vote.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=657Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=659

WASHINGTON – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman was called to testify before the Committee on House Administration as an expert witness on military and overseas voting efforts. Secretary Chapman not only represented the state of Alabama, but the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS).

WASHINGTON – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman was called to testify before the Committee on House Administration as an expert witness on military and overseas voting efforts. Secretary Chapman not only represented the state of Alabama, but the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS).http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=659Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=497

A senior Pentagon official said Tuesday that the problems experienced by service members trying to vote by absentee ballot can only be resolved by using the Internet — but that won’t be possible in time for the fall elections.

A senior Pentagon official said Tuesday that the problems experienced by service members trying to vote by absentee ballot can only be resolved by using the Internet — but that won’t be possible in time for the fall elections.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=497Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=492

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman has a busier schedule than usual this week which begins tomorrow morning welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Alabama.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman has a busier schedule than usual this week which begins tomorrow morning welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Alabama.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=492Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:32:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=345

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that an Inaugural Military and Overseas Voting Forum will be held with speakers from national agencies to discuss ways to better assist and equip members of our military and overseas personnel to vote. The forum will be held at the new Montgomery Renaissance Hotel on Wednesday, March 12th from 1:30-5:30 p.m.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that an Inaugural Military and Overseas Voting Forum will be held with speakers from national agencies to discuss ways to better assist and equip members of our military and overseas personnel to vote. The forum will be held at the new Montgomery Renaissance Hotel on Wednesday, March 12th from 1:30-5:30 p.m.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=345Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:16:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=274

Super Tuesday in Alabama was just that – super. With 40% of registered voters casting their votes in the Presidential Primary, there was historic voter turnout. The last Presidential Primary attracted only 17% of Alabamians and the largest percentage voting in a Presidential Primary prior to this one was 29%.

Super Tuesday in Alabama was just that – super. With 40% of registered voters casting their votes in the Presidential Primary, there was historic voter turnout. The last Presidential Primary attracted only 17% of Alabamians and the largest percentage voting in a Presidential Primary prior to this one was 29%.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=274Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=255

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman received a national Award of Commendation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at the state VFW conference held this weekend. The Award of Commendation Medal was presented to Secretary Chapman in recognition of her many efforts to assist the military and their families in championing their causes and leading the effort to bring electronic internet voting to the troops as they serve abroad.

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman received a national Award of Commendation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at the state VFW conference held this weekend. The Award of Commendation Medal was presented to Secretary Chapman in recognition of her many efforts to assist the military and their families in championing their causes and leading the effort to bring electronic internet voting to the troops as they serve abroad.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=255Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=233

With Alabama’s first early Presidential Primary scheduled for February 5, America is listening to the voice of Alabamians. They are listening because our votes have basically been cast after the fact in past Presidential Primaries. For years Alabamians have had little say and less attention for our thoughts and opinions regarding who our President would be so this year is our chance to be heard.

With Alabama’s first early Presidential Primary scheduled for February 5, America is listening to the voice of Alabamians. They are listening because our votes have basically been cast after the fact in past Presidential Primaries. For years Alabamians have had little say and less attention for our thoughts and opinions regarding who our President would be so this year is our chance to be heard.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=233Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=204

MONTGOMERY – The Secretary of State’s Office announced today that Alabamians overwhelmingly answered Secretary of State Beth Chapman’s call to collect domestic prepaid telephone calling cards for wounded servicemen and women for Christmas this year. A strong advocate of our state and nation’s military, Chapman asked Alabamians to enhance our military’s Christmas Season as a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable service to our state and nation.

MONTGOMERY – The Secretary of State’s Office announced today that Alabamians overwhelmingly answered Secretary of State Beth Chapman’s call to collect domestic prepaid telephone calling cards for wounded servicemen and women for Christmas this year. A strong advocate of our state and nation’s military, Chapman asked Alabamians to enhance our military’s Christmas Season as a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable service to our state and nation.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=204Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:23:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=181

MONTGOMERY – Today Secretary of State Beth Chapman launches the new electronic UCC Filing system on the Secretary of State website http://www.sos.alabama.gov/.

MONTGOMERY – Today Secretary of State Beth Chapman launches the new electronic UCC Filing system on the Secretary of State website http://www.sos.alabama.gov/.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=181Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:39:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=172

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MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman and Clay County Probate Judge George Ingram will represent Alabama at the United State Election Assistance Commission December 11-14, 2007 in Austin, Texas to consider presentations on the proposed Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG). The board is composed of 110 members drawn from State and local election officials from across the country.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman and Clay County Probate Judge George Ingram will represent Alabama at the United State Election Assistance Commission December 11-14, 2007 in Austin, Texas to consider presentations on the proposed Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG). The board is composed of 110 members drawn from State and local election officials from across the country.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=171Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:55:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=170

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman continued to implement business improvements in the State by accepting Huntsville’s and Decatur’s first UCC online filings at two North Alabama bank branches First Commercial Bank of Huntsville Alabama Main Branch and Bank Independent Decatur Downtown on Tuesday, November 27, 2007.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman continued to implement business improvements in the State by accepting Huntsville’s and Decatur’s first UCC online filings at two North Alabama bank branches First Commercial Bank of Huntsville Alabama Main Branch and Bank Independent Decatur Downtown on Tuesday, November 27, 2007.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=170Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=127

By: Secretary of State Beth Chapman -- This November as we celebrate Veterans Day and memorialize the untold sacrifices of Alabama’s military members, we should commit to ensuring that every one of them has the ability to cast their vote at home while serving abroad. This will be more important than ever with Alabama having our first early Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008.

By: Secretary of State Beth Chapman -- This November as we celebrate Veterans Day and memorialize the untold sacrifices of Alabama’s military members, we should commit to ensuring that every one of them has the ability to cast their vote at home while serving abroad. This will be more important than ever with Alabama having our first early Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=127Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:24:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=123

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman and her staff launched a “new and improved” website today. This is the first major overhaul of the Secretary of State’s website in almost a decade.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Beth Chapman and her staff launched a “new and improved” website today. This is the first major overhaul of the Secretary of State’s website in almost a decade.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=123Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=115

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman joined The Pew Charitable Trusts and Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) today in announcing new Web-based voter services to help the 91,854 Alabamians and more than six million Americans total who are members of the military and civilians living overseas—take the first steps necessary to vote in upcoming elections. Secretary Chapman was one of only two Secretaries of State invited to participate in the national news conference, and has been an active proponent for the military’s right to vote. Alabama is the first of only three states to offer this new technology to our military and overseas voters.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman joined The Pew Charitable Trusts and Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) today in announcing new Web-based voter services to help the 91,854 Alabamians and more than six million Americans total who are members of the military and civilians living overseas—take the first steps necessary to vote in upcoming elections. Secretary Chapman was one of only two Secretaries of State invited to participate in the national news conference, and has been an active proponent for the military’s right to vote. Alabama is the first of only three states to offer this new technology to our military and overseas voters.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=115Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:16:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=68

Montgomery -- Secretary of State Beth Chapman is being featured in a Public Service Announcement (PSA), which was launched late yesterday at the Pentagon and will be aired on all eight Armed Forces Networks including the Pentagon Channel for the next two months. It will be seen around the world by members of all branches of our military encouraging them to vote an absentee ballot.

Montgomery -- Secretary of State Beth Chapman is being featured in a Public Service Announcement (PSA), which was launched late yesterday at the Pentagon and will be aired on all eight Armed Forces Networks including the Pentagon Channel for the next two months. It will be seen around the world by members of all branches of our military encouraging them to vote an absentee ballot.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=68Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:57:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=25

Secretary of State Beth Chapman has "made good" on one of her campaign promises to make the processes of the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office more efficient and effective for Alabama businesses. Secretary Chapman established a UCC Reform Advisory Board, with representatives from various agricultural, financial, and insurance institutions that investigated procedures of the Uniform Commercial Code Division of the Secretary of State’s Office.

Secretary of State Beth Chapman has "made good" on one of her campaign promises to make the processes of the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office more efficient and effective for Alabama businesses. Secretary Chapman established a UCC Reform Advisory Board, with representatives from various agricultural, financial, and insurance institutions that investigated procedures of the Uniform Commercial Code Division of the Secretary of State’s Office.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=25Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=26

Secretary of State Beth Chapman encourages every registered citizen to vote in Tuesday’s June 5, 2007 Statewide Special Constitutional Amendment Election. There are also two local amendments to be voted on in Mobile County, and in Shelby County.

Secretary of State Beth Chapman encourages every registered citizen to vote in Tuesday’s June 5, 2007 Statewide Special Constitutional Amendment Election. There are also two local amendments to be voted on in Mobile County, and in Shelby County.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=26Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=27

House Bill 800 is a bill regarding an electronic voting system for military and overseas voters. [PDF attachment]

House Bill 800 is a bill regarding an electronic voting system for military and overseas voters. [PDF attachment]http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=27Mon, 07 May 2007 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=36

Secretary of State Beth Chapman has forged a bipartisan coalition of Gov. Bob Riley and the legislative leadership to push for an electronic voting system for military and overseas voters.

Secretary of State Beth Chapman has forged a bipartisan coalition of Gov. Bob Riley and the legislative leadership to push for an electronic voting system for military and overseas voters.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=36Wed, 02 May 2007 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=37

Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that Alabama’s first step in electronic voting for members of our military was made. Chapman hosted a conference call with key leaders of national organizations to discuss the common commitment she and Governor Bob Riley share in making Alabama a "flagship" state for military voting.

Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that Alabama’s first step in electronic voting for members of our military was made. Chapman hosted a conference call with key leaders of national organizations to discuss the common commitment she and Governor Bob Riley share in making Alabama a "flagship" state for military voting.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=37Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=38

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, followed by May which is National Foster Care Month. The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association and the Alabama Secretary of State’s office are partnering together in a statewide shoe collection campaign called "Hearts to Soles" to collect 6,000 pairs of shoes – one pair for each foster child in Alabama. If you want to do your part to help Alabama’s abused and neglected children here is your chance to walk your talk or rather talk your walk– literally!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, followed by May which is National Foster Care Month. The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association and the Alabama Secretary of State’s office are partnering together in a statewide shoe collection campaign called "Hearts to Soles" to collect 6,000 pairs of shoes – one pair for each foster child in Alabama. If you want to do your part to help Alabama’s abused and neglected children here is your chance to walk your talk or rather talk your walk– literally!http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=38Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.sos.alabama.gov/pr/pr.aspx?ID=39

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman is forming a UCC Advisory Board to evaluate business procedures in the Secretary of State’s Office. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Star Wars Room at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. The public is invited to attend.

MONTGOMERY - Secretary of State Beth Chapman is forming a UCC Advisory Board to evaluate business procedures in the Secretary of State’s Office. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Star Wars Room at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. The public is invited to attend.http://www.sos.alabama.gov/PR/PR.aspx?ID=39Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:16:00 GMT