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Senator says Ten Commandments in public schools could potentially prevent school shootings

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved a bill by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, that would authorize a state referendum on whether to allow the display of the Ten Commandments on public property and public schools — a proposal he says may prevent some mass shootings. The bill passed the … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 28, 2018

Bill to combat opioid abuse passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 200 Thursday, which establishes a prescription drug monitoring plan that allows doctors and pharmacists to see all of the medications that a patient has been prescribed. SB200 was sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, and carried in the Alabama House of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 27, 2018

Health Committee approves bill to give nurses authority to sign medical documents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Brandon Moseley Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee approved a bill, Senate 46, which would allow nurse practitioners to sign many documents that currently can only be signed by a physician. The President of the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) Dr. Rebecca Huie wrote, “The Alabama State Nurses Association applauds Senate Bill … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 15, 2018

Senate Education Committee approves bill that gives retired educators a bonus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee approved Senate Bill 21, which would give retired educators a one-time bonus check. The bill is sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville. Dial said that we should show appreciation and gratitude to the people that have educated us. We … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 8, 2018

Lawmakers eye 2.5–3 percent raise for state educators, employees

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter With high revenues and confidence in the budgets this year, state lawmakers are hoping for what could be as high as a 2.5–3 percent pay raise for K-12 educators and state employees. Gov. Kay Ivey proposed the pay increase in her first State of the State Address last week but … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 15, 2018

Panel working to attract spaceport to Alabama will hold first meeting Tuesday

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A panel of officials and university representatives will gather in Huntsville Tuesday for the first meeting of the Alabama Space Authority, a group created by the Legislature earlier this year to attract a federally licensed spaceport to Alabama along with other space-related industry. The group will meet at the … Continued

Chip Brownlee

December 19, 2017

Zeigler opposes bills ending special elections for US Senate, Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced his opposition to bills that would end special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and the Legislature. Currently, Alabama is holding a special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. Republican Roy Moore is running … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 31, 2017

State Sen. Gerald Dial endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. “I have known Roy Moore for many years and I am proud to endorse his candidacy for the U.S. Senate,” Dial said in a statement. “He is a man … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 27, 2017

Gerald Dial announces run for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 20, 2017

Sen. Dial leads effort to raise funds with Senators to aid Hurricane Harvey victims

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, is heading up an effort to raise about $3,500 with other senators to send aid to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. “I know many of us have already contributed money to relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey and now Irma, but I believe a … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 19, 2017