Paul Sanford

Governor Signs Leni’s Law

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, Governor Robert Bentley signed HB61, known as Leni’s Law, which will go into effect on June 1. Leni’s Law decriminalizes the possession of medical marijuana oil. The law was named after a 4-year-old girl suffering with severe epilepsy, whose parents were forced to move to Oregon so they … Continued

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May 5, 2016

Opinion

Gulf State Park: Economic Opportunity or Political Pipe Dream

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Gov. Bentley is asking the legislature during this 2015 Special Session, to allow him to borrow millions of dollars to build a luxury hotel, and conference center at Alabama’s Gulf State Park; even though there are already two just like it a few miles away. The Governor … Continued

Bill Britt

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August 4, 2015

Opinion

Time for a Kitchen Table Conversation About Alabama’s Budgets

By Sen. Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) From the outside, it might seem like Alabama is experiencing some difficult financial times. Alabama, it is time for a kitchen table conversation about your daily struggles and our state’s funding. Imagine this scenario with me: It is Sunday afternoon. Your family just finished a leisurely lunch, and you and … Continued

Paul Sanford

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May 26, 2015

Opinion

Government Efficiency, The Lie About No-Bid Contracts (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Efficiency” is the latest rationale given for eliminating the State’s decade’s-old bid laws for public works projects. We are constantly reminded by every member of the State’s Republican leadership within ear shot of a microphone, that they are making the government more efficient. But, efficiency is more a … Continued

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April 13, 2015

Bill Would Regulate the Legal Finance Industry Settlements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter If you get injured in an accident and sue to recover damages how do you pay your bills while the case moves through the court system if the defendants won’t settle?  For an increasing number of people they get an advance on their future settlement from a third party. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 2, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 9, 2015

Senate Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the Alabama Senate announced its committee assignments for the next four years. (See full list of committee assignments here.) State Senator Tom Whatley (R) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forest Committee. Sen. Slade Blackwell (R) will be the chairman of the Banking & … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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January 15, 2015

State Senator says Lottery Alive and Well in Alabama

Staff Report HUNTSVILLE — A state lottery is alive and profitable in Alabama. According to State Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville), the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has operated an illegal paid lottery since August 2012. In 2012 and 2013, the DCNR submitted a rule change pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act … Continued

August 27, 2013

Senator Sanford Calls for Reform to Election Cost, Receives Rebuff

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, as storms rolled in over the State, Senator Paul Sanford (R–Huntsville) caused a tempest of his on with SB125. The bill designed to save the State over a million dollars an election cycle was killed when Sanford could not muster enough Republican votes to pass the BIR. … Continued

Bill Britt

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April 15, 2013