Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program
Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.
Del Marsh
Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.
Simple lottery bill likely to be voted on Tuesday
The Alabama Senate is expected to vote on Sen. Jim McClendon's lottery bill, SB319, when it meets on Tuesday.
Keith Kelley is running for Alabama Senate District 12
Incumbent Del Marsh has announced his retirement from the Senate at the end of this term.
Lottery bills will be lottery only
McClendon said that there will be no video lottery terminals or casinos in his lottery bill.
Senate appears to have a consensus in support of a lottery bill
The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites.
Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill
Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate
Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill
Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband.
Alabama Legislature returns for week three
Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday.