President Pro Tem

He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats.

"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."

Reed's temperament and style appear right for this moment in Alabama's history.

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s most powerful State senator will seek re-election to the Legislature’s upper chamber next year. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, will seek re-election to the Senate, he announced Wednesday. The move comes after he considered running for both the US Senate and for Governor. “Since Republicans took … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) has introduced a bipartisan-sponsored bill that would create an Innocence Inquiry Commission. In 2002, North Carolina was the first state to establish an Innocence Commission to rehear cases where the accused and their advocates claim wrongful conviction. North Carolina created its commission after several … Continued

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Suzanne Webb and Sharon Wheeler have formed a new consulting firm in Montgomery. W2 Strategies, LLC, will specialize in political and media consulting. Together, the team has over 50 years experience in government and campaigns, public and corporate affairs, including business and law.  Their backgrounds include, state and … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Education Executive Board elected a new Vice President Pro Tem at their monthly Executive Board meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Elliot (R-Decatur) was elected Vice President Pro Tem, while Ella Bell (D-Montgomery) was reelected as President Pro Tem. Elliot will replace Stephanie Bell (R-Montgomery). Mary … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Senate has passed SB571 which will help the Teachers’ Insurance Fund save hundreds of millions in prescription drug costs. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said, “I’m pleased that we were able to catch this discrepancy in the law while we were in session, this situation is … Continued