Ledbetter’s “In God We Trust” honors America’s founding principles
Questions of faith and governance often stir division, but Ledbetter’s gesture reminds us of the enduring values that have guided this nation.
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Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
Bill to ban smoking in automobiles with children gets favorable committee report
Thursday, the Alabama House Health Committee gave a favorable repot to a House bill that would make it illegal to smoke in an automobile with a child present. House Bill 46 is sponsored by State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham). “This bill is for the health of our children,” Hollis said. This is not about telling … Continued
Ivey communications director departs Governor’s Office
Gov. Kay Ivey’s communications director is leaving the Governor’s Office for a job in the private sector. Joshua Pendergrass, who has been Ivey’s communications director since shortly after she took office in April 2017, resigned his position in the Governor’s Office last week. “Serving the people of Alabama as part of the Ivey administration has … Continued
Rep. Pebblin Warren to refile day care bill next session
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The bill which would regulate day care centers in Alabama will come back for the next Legislative session. State Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, told The Alabama Political Reporter in an email on Friday, that the bill would be filed next year at the beginning of the next Legislative session … Continued
Public hearing held on fantasy sports bill
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Fantasy contests and gambling and how they relate to one another were the two main topics at a Senate Committee meeting on Wednesday. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee meet on Wednesday to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 270 concerning fantasy contests. SB270 would make fantasy contests … Continued
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See recent postsAt Best, Lottery is a Big Gamble for Alabama
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter The state doesn’t need a lottery to save Medicaid. Expanding the program under the Affordable Care Act would go a long way in doing that. Sure, expanding Medicaid in itself won’t save Medicaid. That expansion will cover hundreds of thousands of the state’s working poor who don’t qualify for … Continued
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Later today, Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) will file two lottery bills: one coming from Governor Robert Bentley; the other, crafted by McClendon, with input from his Senate colleagues. Both bills will attract friends and enemies. As the Art of War instructs, “Know your enemy.” The ancient Chinese military strategist … Continued
Dr. Joe Godfrey, talks about 2013 session and social conservative agenda
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — With three Legislative sessions down in the quadrennium, social conservatives still see some heavy lifting ahead. Dr. Joe Godfrey, Executive Director of the Alabama Citizens Action Program, or ALCAP, believes that House Bill 57, also known as Women’s Health and Safety Act, was a major victory for … Continued