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Susan Britt is APR's associate editor. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Fetal Heartbeat Bill Could Change Testing Requirements

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has introduced legislation HB405, “The Fetal Heartbeat Bill.” This would most likely, once again bring the transvaginal probe back into the picture, but with a different objective. During the 2012 Session, Sen. Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) introduced SB12, the “Right to Know and See Act.” This … Continued
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April 22, 2015

Beasley Appointed to Health Care Task Force

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On April 6, 2015, Gov. Bentley appointed Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton) to the Alabama Health Care Improvement Task Force. Gov. Bentley created the new task force by Executive Order and appointed the 38 members. Members of the task force include doctors, medical school leaders, hospital administrators, insurance executives, nurses, … Continued
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April 9, 2015

Alabama Healthy Change Encourages Tobacco Tax

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A coalition of health and child advocates are calling on lawmakers to enact an increase in tobacco tax proposed by Governor Bentley.  Alabama Healthy Change is a combination of health and childrens’ advocacy groups. The key members of the group are Alabama Arise; Alabama Chapter, American College of Physicians; … Continued
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April 7, 2015

Prison Reform Bill Passes Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sen. Cam Ward’s (R-Alabaster) bill, SB67, was debated on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, receiving multiple amendments from both sides of the aisle. Out of 14 amendments only one failed. The bill passed by a vote of 31-2 even though it has not received funding in the … Continued
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April 3, 2015

Gov. Swears In New ALDOC Commissioner

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, Gov. Bentley swore in Col. Jeff Dunn to serve as the next Commissioner for the Department of Corrections. Bentley said that while the current administration did not create the problems at corrections, “that doesn’t mean that we’re not going to solve them.” He said that it is no … Continued
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April 2, 2015

Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Accepting Grant Applications

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Beginning April 1, the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (ADCANP) will begin receiving applications from agencies who administer programs in their area to prevent child abuse and neglect. “April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities … Continued
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March 23, 2015

Senate Leaves Press Credentials Undisturbed

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After the vote and swearing in for President Pro Temp and Secretary, the Senate took a two-hour recess to continue discussing the proposed rules, as well as the proposed joint rules of the Senate and House. When they reconvened, the language concerning press credentials had been removed. Senator Arthur … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Senate Debate Time Limits Will Not Change

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—While the Senate plans to add to the rules, proposed changes to the time limits on debate in the Senate will not change for the new quadrennium. Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) explained, “A lot of it is current practice that we are now putting in the rules because they … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Marsh Re-elected President Pro Tem

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By a unanimous vote in the Alabama Senate, Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was re-elected President Pro Tem during the first day of the 2015 Organizational Session. He was immediately sworn in by Lt. Governor Kay Ivey. This will be Marsh’s second term as President Pro Tem. Marsh said he … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Siegelman Has His Day In Court

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Gov. Don Siegelman was returned to Montgomery on Saturday to attend a bond hearing on Monday before Presiding Judge Clay Land, of Georgia’s Eleventh Circuit Court. Siegelman asked that the court release him from federal custody pending an appeals hearing on January 15, 2015. He was represented before … Continued
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December 16, 2014