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.
Joe Godfrey
Gambling bill to be considered in House today
SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.
Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill
The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill.
Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
Governor’s study group on gambling to release report
The governor’s study group will hold a press conference on the front steps of the Alabama Capitol on Friday.
House Committee passes bill to allow for the direct shipment of wine
The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee gave a favorable report Wednesday to a bill that would legalize the direct shipping of wine to homes in Alabama. House Bill 365 is sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins, D-Decatur. “A lot of our people travel abroad and would like to be able to ship wine back … Continued
Conservatives urge voters to vote “no” on Amendment One
On February 4 conservative thought leaders from across the State of Alabama spoke in front of the Alabama Statehouse urging voters to vote No on Amendment One. Amendment one would strip Alabama voters of their ability to elect the state school board and replace the elected board with a commission appointed by the Governor. Former … Continued
Bill to ban smoking in automobiles with children gets favorable committee report
Thursday, the Alabama House Health Committee gave a favorable repot to a House bill that would make it illegal to smoke in an automobile with a child present. House Bill 46 is sponsored by State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham). “This bill is for the health of our children,” Hollis said. This is not about telling … Continued
Alabama Farmers Federation leader John Dorrill has died
Tuesday, Alabama Farmers Federation former executive director John H. Dorrill Jr. died at his home in Montgomery. He was 90. “The Alabama Farmers Federation joins Mr. Dorrill’s family in mourning the loss of this legendary leader who throughout his life never lost his agricultural roots,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “I’m not sure we’ll ever … Continued
Pastor Dan Ireland has died
The Rev. D.L. “Dan” Ireland died on Tuesday. He was 89. Ireland was a longtime minister and the executive director emeritus of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP). Ireland was a pastor prior to become the executive director of ALCAP. He served ALCAP for thirty years. ALCAP lobbies the legislature for Christian principles. Ireland retired from … Continued