Trump appoints AG chief, former state senator as US attorneys for Alabama
A lifelong prosecutor and a former state senator with a troubling past are Trump's picks for U.S. attorneys in Alabama.
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Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads
Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance.
Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature
API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.
Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee
The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.
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"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."
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"The lunacy seems to be never-ending. The people of Alabama deserve better."
Marshall opposes medical marijuana bill
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) on Monday sent letters to state legislators urging them to oppose legislation that would allow approved medical providers to prescribe cannabis for patients they believe would benefit from it. Marshall expressed concerns about addiction to marijuana and worried that legalization of medical marijuana in the state would be similar … Continued
Medical Cannabis Study Commission to vote today
Today, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Study Commission will vote on whether or not to recommend legislation that would legalize marijuana for persons with diagnosed medical conditions. The proposed bill would allow farmers to grow marijuana, doctors to prescribe marijuana for certain listed conditions, transporters to transport the product, and dispensaries to sell the product. In … Continued
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See recent postsRebuttal to Phil Williams
Former state senator Phil Williams of Gadsden is Director of Policy Strategy for the Alabama Policy Institute. He recently sent an article to state media pounding his chest about how Alabama has fallen behind Mississippi on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores. Unfortunately, most of what he said was fiction, rather than fact. … Continued
Matt Fridy addresses Etowah County Republican Breakfast
State Representative and candidate for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Matt Fridy spoke to attendees of the Etowah County Republican Breakfast about his effort to win election for an open seat on the state appellate court. Fridy said that he began in politics early because his parents were very passionate about the Pro-Life movement. … Continued