Sen. Cam Ward

Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate

Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 23, 2021

Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election

The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

December 7, 2020

April Weaver announces run for state Senate

In May, Weaver was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the Region IV regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

December 6, 2020

Governor appoints State Sen. Cam Ward as Bureau of Pardons and Paroles director

Ward is to replace current director Charlie Graddick, who announced on Nov. 2 that he planned to resign on Nov. 30.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 17, 2020

Legislation would limit death penalty appeals

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on Tuesday discussed legislation that would reduce the length of some death penalty appeals.  “Over the last 13 month, seven Alabama law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty by violent criminals, which is a new record and obviously not one the state of Alabama is proud … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 19, 2020

Bills could improve access to diversion programs, report notes high fees and roadblocks

Bills recently introduced in the Alabama House and Senate aim to improve access to specialized courts and diversion programs, meant to get people the help they need and keep them from behind bars.  Even with more access to those programs and courts, however, many can’t afford the exorbitant fees to remain free, according to a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 13, 2020

Opinion

For the sake of the state, please sine die soon

Every year, there is hope that the Alabama Legislature will come to Montgomery with the goal of making our state a better, more prosperous place to work and live, and every year, they fail to deliver mostly. With just days left in the 2019 session, it is difficult to see any real long-term, positive accomplishments … Continued

Bill Britt

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May 20, 2019

A special session on prisons is likely on the way

Brace yourselves, another special session is coming. At a press conference Thursday morning, Alabama legislators provided updates on the ongoing prison debacle and encouraged Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special session this fall to allow them to fully address the many issues. Ivey issued a press release later in the day saying she would … Continued

Josh Moon

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May 17, 2019

Sen. Cam Ward appointed to Joint Transportation Committee

Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee, the group of lawmakers that oversees the Alabama Department of Transportation. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the appointment Monday. Ward will represent the state’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Jefferson and Shelby counties and spans from Oneonta down to … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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May 7, 2019