Jack Williams

Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner

The association said Williams’ sponsorship of a bill improving timber hauling efficiency demonstrated his commitment to Alabama's vital forest industry.

July 11, 2025

ALFA announces another round of endorsements

The farmers federation is supporting senators Randy Price and Jack Williams and representatives Wes Kitchens and Randall Shedd.

December 3, 2021

Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill

The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care.

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April 13, 2021

Senate committee advances bill to allow more hunting deer with dogs

The bill would regulate deer hunting with dogs while opening up counties where the practice is currently banned.

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April 9, 2021

Alabama Senate passes state general fund budget

Tuesday the Alabama Senate passed the 2021 state general fund budget (SGF). Despite the economic fallout from the forced economic downturn, the Senate passed a $2,391,206,601 SGF budget, a $168,860,692 increase over the 2020 budget of $2,222,345,909. The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee is chaired by Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). As Chair, Albritton … Continued

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May 6, 2020

Health Committee gives favorable report to bill to mandate vaccination reporting

Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would require that all medical providers share their vaccination records with the State of Alabama. Senate Bill 56 is sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) Sen. Melson said that SB56 would require medical providers to report vaccinations in the registry. “This … Continued

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February 13, 2020

Hunting hogs, deer over bait now legal in Alabama with purchase of special privilege license

Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait. Alabama allows the killing of feral hogs 365 days a year with no bag limit. The new baiting privilege licenses have now gone on sale. … Continued

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May 9, 2019

Legislature passes legislation allowing hunting hogs and deer over bait

The Alabama Legislature passed a bill Thursday allowing hunters to hunt both deer and feral hogs over bait. Slightly different versions of this bill had already passed both the Alabama House of Representatives and the state Senate. On Thursday, the House passed the Senate version of the bill, SB66, sponsored by state Sen. Jack Williams, … Continued

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April 26, 2019

Remembering State Rep. Dimitri Polizos

State Rep. Dimitri Polizos, R-Montgomery, passed away Wednesday in a Montgomery hospital the day after suffering a devastating heart attack. He was 68. “Rep. Polizos was a man of honor and distinction,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “He was first and foremost a proud family man and member of his community. He was a successful small … Continued

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March 28, 2019