Sen. Del Marsh

Education

“Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics

Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject to state standards.

Jacob Holmes

February 3, 2022

Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill

Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million.

Eddie Burkhalter

February 1, 2022

Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness

The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed.

Josh Moon

April 14, 2021

Opinion

When it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it

"We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic."

Larry Lee

April 13, 2021

Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote

Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation.

Eddie Burkhalter

April 8, 2021

Opinion

A lawsuit has been filed over the gambling bill. It is ridiculous.

"The error-filled lawsuit makes a lot of claims, backs up none of them and generally angles to keep the status quo."

Josh Moon

March 9, 2021

Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills

Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break.

Eddie Burkhalter

February 12, 2021

Opinion

Let’s hope for Reed’s success

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

Bill Britt

November 25, 2020

DOJ arrests leaders of nonprofit backed by Sen. Del Marsh

State Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, pushed a bill in 2019 that would have allowed Alabamians to send a portion of their tax refunds to We Build the Wall Inc., a nonprofit formed to build private sections of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced the arrest of the … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 20, 2020

Is “herd immunity” a reasonable strategy for Alabama? Evidence suggests it’s not

State Sen. Del Marsh suggested herd immunity may be the only strategy for Alabama going forward. The science behind such a strategy is still in question, and what evidence is available suggests it may be hard if not impossible to achieve.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 12, 2020