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Senate Health Committee approves bill to clarify law on committing 18 year olds

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to a bill clarifying that 18 year olds are adults under the law and can be committed for insanity by a probate judge, just like any other adult. Senate Bill 330 is sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence. The bill allows … Continued

March 5, 2018

Improving Alabama Healthcare Starts with Funding Alabama Medicaid

By Senator Tim Melson, M.D. I am deeply concerned about the future of healthcare in this state as a result of the ripple effects of proposed cuts to Alabama Medicaid. If we want to improve and grow as a state and have job opportunities for our citizens, we cannot afford to let this happen. Healthcare … Continued

September 14, 2015

Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued

August 5, 2015

Stutts Blames Media “Firestorm,” Says Cosponsors Knew About “Rose” Connection (They Say Differently)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The newly minted State Senator and OB/GYN who tried to overturn a law related to the death of one of his patients is not giving up the fight, according to close associates. Sen. Dr. Larry Stutts (R- Sheffied) said recently that he “technically had decided to not move the … Continued

April 6, 2015