State Senator re-files bill to make removing Confederate monuments prohibitively expensive
It would cost a city $1.825 million annually to permanently remove a memorial.
Gerald Allen
Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools
The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours.
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Gerald Allen for State Senate
Allen will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 21 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.
October 18, 2021
Gerald Allen announces that he is running for re-election
Alabama Senate District 21 includes parts of Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties.
Ivey announces $16.5 million for University of Alabama transportation research building
The project will be a joint project for the University, the Alabama Power Company and Mercedes with state support.
Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws
Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines.
Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate
The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300.
NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit
The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477.
Senate to address gun bills when they return
The Senate is expected to consider Second Amendment rights legislation.