Alabama Senate Approves Tax Break for Thousands of Alabama Families
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate voted today to give a tax cut to tens of thousands of Alabama families. SB 293, which was introduced by Senate President Del Marsh (R-Anniston), was approved by a vote of 28-0. In its current form, SB 293 would widen the standard deduction floor and ceiling for families with […]
By Del Marsh
Senate Republicans’ “Pro-Life Day” A Historic Success
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, a day designated as “Pro-Life Day” by Senate Republicans, the Alabama Senate passed three major pieces of pro-life legislation: a ban on assisted suicide, a Constitutional Amendment to declare Alabama a pro-life state, and a protection of healthcare workers’ rights of conscience. “I’m proud of my colleagues for protecting […]
By Greg Reed
Senator Whatley Moves to Protect the Integrity of Primary Runoff Elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Tom Whatley’s Senate Bill 108 passed the Alabama Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 25-7. The proposal is designed to prohibit voters from switching parties between primary elections and primary runoff elections. The law currently allows a voter to participate in one party’s primary election then switch to another party […]
By Tom Whatley
Pro-Life Legislation Day on Thursday at the Alabama State Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus is designating Thursday, April 20th, as Pro-Life Day at the Alabama Senate. The focus will be on passing legislation that protects the unborn and promotes a culture of life in Alabama. “On Thursday, the Senate will take meaningful steps to protect unborn children and encourage a […]
By Greg Reed
Adopting Children, Protecting Religious Liberty
In 2014, there were around 400,000 children in the foster care system in America. Ten percent of those children had been in the system for more than five years. At a time when so many foster children need stable “forever homes,” it is imperative the state of Alabama allow faith-based adoption agencies to do their […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Senators Del Marsh and Arthur Orr Introduce Proposal to Bring Accountability to Higher Education Spending
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thirty-two states –including Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia- use performance-based formulas to determine higher education spending. Alabama could be poised to join them soon. This week, Senators Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) submitted a plan in the Alabama Legislature to create an advisory council on outcome-based funding for Alabama’s community […]
By Arthur Orr By Del Marsh
Alabama Senate Repeals Concealed Carry Permit Requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) today passed legislation in the Alabama State Senate to allow Alabamians to lawfully carry guns without a permit. Allen’s permitless carry proposal would remove a needless restriction on Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights and make it easier for citizens to protect and defend their families and property. “Alabama leads […]