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Senate leadership “pleased” with the 2021 Legislative Session

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

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.”

May 18, 2021

The lottery, gaming bill all but died Thursday night. Blame Republicans

"Republicans attempted to undercut weeks of negotiations with a clumsy, poorly-planned scheme to rush through a lottery-only bill."

May 7, 2021

Stop with the excuses and expand Medicaid already

"There are no believable reasons left for not expanding Medicaid."

April 20, 2021

Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill

Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District.

March 1, 2021

Medicaid expansion is the lifeline Alabama needs now

"We urge state leaders and lawmakers to act now and provide a lifeline to Alabama residents."

February 23, 2021

House District 33 voters go to the polls today

HD33 consists of parts of Talladega, Coosa and Clay Counties.

January 19, 2021

Alabama is leaving money on the table with Medicaid expansion

"With all the facts in front of us, it would be irresponsible to consider anything but fast-tracking Alabama to expansion status as soon as possible, especially during a pandemic."

November 2, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones: “I am exhibit A of what can happen when people turn out and vote”

“That's what I'm going to do in my next term as well. I'm going to continue to do what my friend, the late John Lewis said. Stand up. Speak out," Jones said.

October 9, 2020