Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Faulkner, Robertson and Chambliss for re-election
State Reps. David Faulkner and Proncey Robertson along with State Sen. Clyde Chambliss received endorsements from the federation.
Proncey Robertson
Ivey holds ceremonial signing for lifetime pistol permit bill
The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties.
Alabama leaders comment on the passing of Sonny Callahan
A number of Alabama’s elected leaders expressed condolences on the passing of the Republican congressman.
House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police
Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation.
Legislature passes lifetime concealed carry gun permit bill
Gun owners would be able to buy lifetime permits but sheriffs will rerun background checks at least every five years.
NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit
The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477.
Committee OKs bill to make it a crime to lie to law enforcement
A bill to make it a crime to give a false statement to law enforcement advanced in the House Judiciary Committee.
House carries over bill to allow law enforcement to impound vehicles of drivers without a license
Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives failed to act on a bill giving law enforcement the authority to tow and impound a motor vehicle driven by a motorist who has never attempted to get a driver’s license. House Bill 34 is sponsored by State Representative Scott Stadthagen, R-Mount Hope. State Representative Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, said … Continued
Senate committee approves concealed carry bill
Wednesday, the State Senator Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report that would establish a cohesive and statewide management process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The legislation would also allow citizens, whose weapons rights have not been revoked, to obtain a lifetime concealed carry permit, also called a pistol … Continued
Tom Collins has died
Thomas “Tom” Collins, the husband of State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has died. He was a longtime volunteer church worship leader and youth lay leader. He was 63 years old. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Collins, the husband of Representative Terri Collins. He proudly supported … Continued