Joe Godfrey

Legislature

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.

May 19, 2021

Gambling bill to be considered in House today

SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.

May 6, 2021

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.

April 15, 2021

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.

December 21, 2020

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.

December 18, 2020

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

March 12, 2020

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

February 25, 2020

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

February 6, 2020

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

January 30, 2020

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

December 27, 2019