Cam Ward

Senate Judiciary Starts 2013 Session with Fast Paced, Problem Solving Legislation

By Sen. Cam Ward As the Chairman of The Senate Judiciary Committee, one of my jobs is to evaluate legislation that helps strengthen our laws, balancing the equation with an eye toward our civil liberties and the size and scope of our government. Coming into the 2013 session, my colleagues and I identified several areas … Continued

Cam Ward

February 11, 2013

ALDOC takes action on Tutwiler report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, a press conference was held to release the findings of an investigation into conditions at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. ALDOC Commissioner Kim Thomas ordered the review of Tutwiler after allegation of sexual misconduct were made by the Equal Justice Initiative. In May 2012, the non-profit filed … Continued

Bill Britt

January 28, 2013

Opinion

New Year Presents New Opportunities

By Sen. Cam Ward Every New Year presents challenges and opportunities. As a people we invariably take stock of the accomplishments and setbacks of the previous year, and take the time to count the many blessings we have, including living in the greatest state in the greatest nation on God’s green earth. As legislators, our … Continued

Cam Ward

January 16, 2013

Cam Ward and Scott Beason to Address Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2012 ended with disappointment and defeat for Tea Party and similar conservative groups as President Barack H. Obama (D) was reelected, his allies in the Senate increased their majority, Democrats steamrolled their opponents in Jefferson County, taxes were raised on most Americans, Obamacare is being implemented and the American … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 15, 2013

Opinion

An Essential Government Function: Protecting The Least of These

By State Senator Cam Ward My goal as a State Senator is to be a force for good, to recognize laws that need updating, changing or abolishment, and using my position to advocate for what is needed to make Alabama the best we can be. Sometimes that entails updating our cyber crime laws, and sometimes … Continued

Cam Ward

December 19, 2012

Commission continues work on rewriting 1901 Constitution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The commission to rewrite Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is at steady work toward an uncertain end because voters will have the ultimate say. On Monday, December 3, 2012, the commission will reconvene to continue its work on constitutional reform. In the next legislative session, the commission led by former Governor … Continued

Bill Britt

December 3, 2012

Opinion

Economy and Freedom Go Hand in Hand

By Senator Cam Ward The country just went through one of the most divisive Presidential Election campaigns in history. The barrage of negative ads from both sides left many voters feeling that they did not agree with either side and did not believe either man presented a coherent vision for leading America. I still firmly … Continued

Cam Ward

November 27, 2012

Opinion

Why I Support Amendment 4

By Sen. Cam Ward Election Day is almost upon us and there are many important races to be decided, both nationally and locally. As a delegate to the Republican National Convention, and an Alabama elector for Gov. Romney and Congressman Ryan, I am concentrating on the outcome of the presidential race – and polling shows … Continued

Cam Ward

October 31, 2012

Senator Cam Ward Named Vice-Chairman of The National Council of State Legislatures Standing Committee on Energy, Transportation and Agriculture

Staff Report From the Office of Senator Cam Ward October 10 – Montgomery, AL – Senator Ward was appointed to a two-year term as Vice Chairman of the National Council of State Legislatures Standing Committee on Energy, Transportation and Agriculture this week. The NCSL sees Senator Ward as a good fit for this committee because … Continued

October 12, 2012

Opinion

Constitution Reform Under Way

By Sen. Cam Ward Over the last several years I have heard many people discuss the need for Constitution Reform in Alabama. It is one of those issues that is like a desire for good government reform—it sounds good until you define what the term means then there is a great deal of disagreement. When … Continued

Cam Ward

October 2, 2012