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Senators approve bipartisan bill that would take Uber, Lyft statewide

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Senators approved a bill unanimously Thursday that would move regulations of ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber from the local level to the state level, potentially allowing the companies to operate statewide. The bill, SB143, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, and President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, still … Continued
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January 26, 2018

Healthy Food Financing Program is a reality for Alabama

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, an innovative public‐private partnership is officially up and running in Alabama, paving the way to bring fresh food retailers to under-served areas across the state. The Healthy Food Financing Program is administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affair. ADECA will disperse $300,000 in up to $50,000 increments … Continued
November 3, 2017

Midwifery bill on its way to Governor after Legislature’s approval

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Midwifery bill, which decriminalizes the practice, has passed both chambers and now awaits the Governor’s signature. This bill has faced many challenges since its first public hearing at a House Judiciary Committee meeting in March, and even faced great challenges Friday (the final day the Legislature was meeting), getting … Continued
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May 20, 2017

Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Will Medical Marijuana Be Debated By Alabama Senate?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 22, the Alabama Medical Marijuana Patient Safe Access Act narrowly received a favorable report from a Senate committee. Now the question is will the Rules Committee ever allow the bill to be debated on the Senate floor.  Powerful Rules Committee Chairman Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner has … Continued
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April 30, 2015