Garlan Gudger

Sen. Garlan Gudger airlifted to UAB after jet ski accident, expected to recover

The two-term senator is currently in the Intensive Care Unit following his surgery.

July 5, 2024

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It’s time to invest in the industry that keeps Alabama working: Child Care

The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident.

Garlan Gudger

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March 26, 2024

Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline

Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month.

Bill Britt

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May 22, 2023

House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk

The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.

Jacob Holmes

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April 7, 2023

Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate

The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours.

John H. Glenn

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March 24, 2023

ALFA announces round of endorsements

ALFA is supporting Sens. Garlan Gudger, Will Barfoot and Donnie Chesteen along with Reps. Rhett Marques, Ben Robbins, and Chris England.

Jacob Holmes

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December 10, 2021

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Garlan Gudger for State Senate

Gudger will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 4 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.

October 19, 2021

Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections

It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election.

Brandon Moseley

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June 2, 2021

Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas

Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.

Brandon Moseley

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May 24, 2021