Alabama lawmakers

There is no money for Medicaid expansion in Alabama.  Senate President Del Marsh loves to tell this to people, loves to have a camera in his face, whenever the topic of Medicaid expansion crops us in this state, and tell the media that the budget just won’t support it. Why, that state match of 10 … Continued

Geo Group, the nation’s largest private prison and detention center company, is investing in Alabama’s lawmakers just as the company hopes to land a portion of the state’s nearly $1 billion contract to build three new prisons.  Other players are also investing in lobbyists and lawmakers to compete for a share of the prize. Geo … Continued

It appears likely now that a special session is coming for Alabama lawmakers to hash out the gas tax. Legislators from both sides of the aisle told APR on Monday that they expect Gov. Kay Ivey to call the special session — a rare special that would be conducted simultaneously with the just-started regular session … Continued

A pre-filed bill would require agencies to seek legislative approval from Alabama lawmakers before enacting any new rule or rule change that would have an economic impact of more than $1 million. Rep. Wes Allen, a Republican, said he is proposing the legislation because new regulations make it hard for small businesses and farmers to … Continued