Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation
The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency.
Garlan Gudger
Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act
Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care.
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 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.
HomTex switches to making face masks in Alabama
Due to the coronavirus crisis, HomTex Inc., a Cullman based manufacturer of bed liners and other items, has shifted its focus to making cotton face masks for businesses and individuals. The family owned company also plans a major investment at its facilities in Cullman County to manufacture the pleated, 3-ply surgical masks used in hospitals … Continued
Task force looks at reopening state economy
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced Thursday that the Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force has formed a subcommittee on reopening the state’s economy and plans to present a plan to Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris by April 17. “Reopening Alabama’s economy and getting businesses back to work will not … Continued
Medical marijuana bill passes the Senate
Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that, if passed by the House and signed by the governor, would make Alabama the 34th state in the country to legalize medical marijuana. Senate Bill 165 was sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson, R-Florence. “This is a big step for Alabama,” Melson said. “But there is still … Continued
Small Business Commission holds listening session in Guntersville
Monday, the Alabama Small Business Commission held the first of four listening sessions with small business owners across the state ahead of the 2020 legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R) said that the public meetings and the surveys that participants fill out helps the Commission know what the concerns of the small business owners … Continued
State Sen. Garlan Gudger appointed to Alabama Small Business Commission
Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Small Business Commission, it was announced Thursday. Gudger, owner of Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman, was appointed to a two-year term by Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh. The commission, made up of 30 legislators and small business owners, was formed in … Continued
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