Waters opposes gaming—and voters deciding—in District 22 race
The first-time candidate opposed gambling expansion and even a statewide vote, despite gaming’s role in District 22’s economy.
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Out-of-state operative tied to attack mailers in Alabama GOP primary
A newly formed PAC traced to a Wisconsin operative has flooded Alabama voters with coordinated attacks.
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The new kid on the block in this triumvirate of power is first term Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Greg Albritton for state Senate
Albritton will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 22 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.
November 30, 2021
Legislature is having “discussions” on Medicaid expansion
Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.
Senate passes largest state General Fund budget in Alabama history
The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.
Senate committee advances resentencing bill
Bill would allow judges to resentence nonviolent offenders who were sentenced more harshly than they would be today.
House will vote on the General Fund budget on Tuesday
The House is set to vote on the largest General Fund budget in state history Tuesday.
Sen. Albritton promises to push legislation to reduce jail overcrowding
The legislation would aim reduce jail overcrowding and make the state pay for state inmates in county jails.
Legislature told budgets are in good shape despite pandemic and economic downturn
Members of the Alabama Senate were in Montgomery Thursday for hearings on the budget, where Senators were told that both of the budgets are in good shape looking forward to 2021. The meeting was chaired by Senate Finance & Taxation Committee Chairman Greg Albritton. Kirk Fulford is the Deputy Director for the Fiscal Division of … Continued