Phillip Rigsby announces he is running in Alabama House District 25
Rigsby is running for the seat currently held by Speaker Mac McCutcheon, who is not seeking re-election.
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Appointments made to Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
Twelve of the 14 members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission have been announced.
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Speaker McCutcheon: Wednesday’s meeting with Kay Ivey on prisons “productive”
Without any other alternative to build new prisons, the governor is reaching out to legislators.
Ivey meets with legislative leaders on prison situation
June 1 had been the deadline to conclude contracts with private prison developers on building three new prisons.
More celebrity guests announced for tribute to Lee Greenwood in Huntsville
“I continue to be amazed as I learn who my music has impacted or affected,” Lee Greenwood said.
Deadline passes on prison contracts
With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders.
House Speaker says that 2021 was a good session
Despite the House's inability to pass a gambling bill, Speaker Mac McCutcheon said that the 2021 Legislative Session was a good one.
Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
Gambling issue hovers over the last day of the legislative session
If the House tries to take up gambling on the last day of the session, it would likely kill dozens of other priority bills.