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The 1965 special succession session

The legislature meets in regular session every year for three-and-a-half months. However, an extraordinary special session can be called by the governor if he/she deems there is a dire emergency in the state government that needs addressing. This provision in the Constitution gives the governor inherent advantage in a special session. The official proclamation calling … Continued
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May 13, 2020
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A senate full of morons

The Alabama Senate should just go home. The Legislature was supposed to gather again simply to pass the budgets. But, as my colleague Josh Moon notably pointed out, senators are up to no good. And no good is SOP for the Alabama Legislature, but senators are hoping to kick that up a few notches. Alabama … Continued
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May 8, 2020

Poole is worried about state four-year universities

Thursday, State Representative Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, told reporters: “I am very worried about our four-year universities.” Poole is the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Committee that crafts that annual Education Trust Fund budgets (ETF). The House passed a record ETF budget, HB187, one a 76 to 1 vote on Thursday. HB187 passed … Continued
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May 8, 2020
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Legislature’s return on May 4 sends a terrible message

The Alabama Legislature is returning on May 4.  May the odds be ever in their favor.  Because, with dozens of members over the age of 60 — and many of the lawmakers in not-so-great shape — that is “Hunger Games”-level stuff. But hey, if you want to be able to dip into that cornucopia of … Continued
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April 27, 2020

Cannabis industry group promotes hemp, marijuana industries

Monday, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association (ALCIA) announced that they have launched their new website. “During the COVID-19 pandemic it has never been more important to offer natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals,” said Alabama Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Chey Garrigan. “This pandemic has shown that Americans need natural remedies that are grown and manufactured by … Continued
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April 21, 2020

Alabama Legislature plans to return to work briefly March 31

The Alabama Senate is planning to get to only a few big, constitutionally mandated items before calling an end to the year’s legislative session amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but whether they’ll get those tasks accomplished remains to be seen.  Senate leadership is advising lawmakers who fall into “at-risk” categories because of their age or pre-existing … Continued
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March 27, 2020
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The U.S. Census form is your friend

No Alabama residents should be afraid of completing their U.S. 2020 Census form. In fact, they should be excited to complete the form because it will lead to Alabama getting its fair share of $675 billion in federal funding. Additionally, an accurate count means fair representation in the U.S. Congress and the Alabama Legislature, along … Continued
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March 13, 2020