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Scofield Proposes on Floor of Senate

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a surprise move, Senator Clay Scofield, R-Arab, proposed to his girlfriend, Collier Tynes, while kneeling on the Senate Floor. Tynes is the Initiatives Coordinator for First Lady Diane Bentley. View video here… https://beta.alreporter.com/images/videos/ScofieldProposes.mov
January 14, 2015

Senator Ward Named Chairman of the National Council of State Legislatures Committee on Natural Resources and Infrastructure

Staff Report MONTGOMERY— State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, has been named as Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ standing committee on Natural Resources and Infrastructure. The National Conference of State Legislatures is an organization composed of legislatures from all 50 states and various U.S. Territories. Their responsibility is to lobby the federal government … Continued
December 12, 2014

Public Servant Buddy Mitchell Passes

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Alfred “Buddy” Henry Mitchell, 66, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Buddy had a diverse understanding of Alabama politics, having been involved in the Alabama political arena for nearly four decades, including service in the Executive branch, Legislative branch and lobbying the Alabama Legislature. … Continued
December 4, 2014

Bentley Announces $70 Million Repayment to Rainy Day Fund

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State’s ability to repay $70 million to the Education Trust Fund’s Rainy Day Account before the close of Fiscal Year 2014, which ended September 30. By law, Alabama was required to pay a minimum of $35 million to the debt in Fiscal Year 2014, … Continued
October 6, 2014

National Bipartisan Group Meets to Discuss Direction of Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Policies

Staff Report MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center gathered state and local leaders from across the nation―including respected legislators, court and law enforcement officials and cabinet secretaries―to discuss complex criminal justice policies at its annual Board of Directors meeting this week. Alabama State Sen. Cam Ward participated in discussions among the bipartisan … Continued
September 17, 2014

Work Begins for Community Plan to Fight Opiate Abuse and Addiction

Staff Report BIRMINGHAM—More than 40 people interested in developing a comprehensive strategy to address opiate abuse and addiction and quell the rising number of heroin overdose deaths in north Alabama met recently at Canterbury United Methodist Church to organize working groups and lay the groundwork for a community action plan, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White … Continued
August 20, 2014