Vivian Davis Figures

The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used.

One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019.

In a surprise move, APR can confirm that Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this morning removed freshman State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) committee. ATRIP-II is charged with deciding funding grants for state-maintained highway systems which includes local roads and bridges projects. Ivey’s office confirmed that State Sen. … Continued

By Over the Mountain Democrats Charles Dean’s “Racism” headline and lead in Wednesday’s paper is a textbook example of selective journalism. As a guest of Over the Mountain Democrats Tuesday night, Senator Vivian Davis Figures, Alabama Senate Minority Leader, spoke with a reasoned voice, passion for her convictions, humor and refreshing candor.  Out of some 50 … Continued

Staff Report “I will apologize for nothing I said on Tuesday evening. The statements at issue were made in response to a question posed by an audience member, and my response reflected my personal opinion regarding the matter of many Republican candidates in local and state races, campaigning as if they were running against President … Continued

Staff Report Press Release Today, the Republican supermajority in the Senate cut off debate to pass Senate Bill 287 that transfers $22 million from the Children First Trust Fund and increases the appropriation to the Department of Corrections by $20 million for fiscal year 2014. The Children First Trust Fund serves and provides vital services … Continued

Staff Report The Legislature may have capped gifts to teachers at $25, but there are no similar limits to the trips lawmakers can take abroad. At least four lawmakers took a jaunt to Turkey last year where travel and accommodations were paid in whole or in part by a group promoting bonds between Turkey and … Continued