Alabama Senate

Controversial athletics trainer bill is carried over in state Senate

Some senators raised questions about whether or not it expanded the scope of practice of athletic trainers.

Brandon Moseley

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February 9, 2021

Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week one

550 bills were introduced in the first three session days: 351 in the House and 199 in the Senate.

Beth Lyons

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February 8, 2021

Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills

The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 3, 2021

Opinion

Outstanding class of freshmen state senators

"The 10-member class of Republican state senators is a sterling group."

Steve Flowers

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January 27, 2021

Opinion

Let’s hope for Reed’s success

Reed's temperament and style appear right for this moment in Alabama's history.

Bill Britt

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November 25, 2020

The Alabama Senate will be under new leadership in 2021

The caucus unanimously elected Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, as the new pro tem. 

Josh Moon

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November 24, 2020

Seven candidates qualify for Senate District 26 special election

The Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Republican Party on Tuesday announced the names of the candidates who have qualified for a special election in state Senate District 26 to replace former Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who resigned and pleaded guilty in July to a misdemeanor count of misusing campaign funds.  Among those who qualified … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 16, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey sets special elections for Alabama Senate District 26 seat

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday set special election dates for Alabama Senate District 26, vacated after the resignation and arrest of former state Sen. David Burkette.  Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, Dec. 15. The special general election is set for Tuesday, … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 6, 2020

Opinion

What the politics of fear has cost us

We bought a boat. That’s what hundreds of people in Alabama did. They all chipped in and bought a nice, big boat for a bona fide scam artist. They also dumped thousands of dollars into the disheveled pockets of Nazi-whisperer Steve Bannon.  And we tried to give more. Boy, did we try.  The president of … Continued

Josh Moon

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August 21, 2020