Senate Republicans Announce “Fighting for Alabama” 2018 Legislative Agenda
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus announced their legislative priorities for the 2018 legislative session at a press conference on Thursday morning at the Statehouse. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston), Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper), and other Republican state senators presented four legislative priorities, in addition to their primary […]
By Del Marsh By Greg Reed
Career Technical Education is a Strength of Alabama’s School System
What kind of K-12 education model does Alabama need to prepare our young people for the jobs of the twenty-first century? Like you, I have read story after story in the media of how the global economy increasingly relies on automated jobs. There is no doubt that the digital economy is causing a shift […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Sen. Cam Ward Elected Chairman of National Energy Research Group
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research (CLEER) installed Alabama State Senator Cam Ward as its new chairman for 2017-2018 at its annual meeting on Sunday, September 17. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was on hand in Little Rock for the event with Sen. Ward. CLEER is an affiliate of The […]
By Cam Ward
Gerald Dial Leads Relief Effort for Texas Communities Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
MONTGOMERY, AL – State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) is leading an effort among Alabama’s State Senators to raise money for communities in Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Dial is asking each of the thirty-five Senators to contribute at least $100 to the “Harvey Relief Fund,” which will be managed by Alabama Senate Secretary Pat […]
By Gerald Dial
Great Teachers Make Great Students
Over the past few years, I have made it a point to visit elementary classrooms and high schools across Senate District 14. The passion of the teachers I meet never fails to inspire me: for many teachers, education is both a career and a calling to shape the lives of young people. Most educators […]
By Cam Ward
Healthy Eats for Students & Economic Growth for Alabama Farmers
The beginning of the school year is an energizing and sometimes challenging time for families, teachers, and students. My wife and I have three children, and I know how excited my kids always are for the first day of school. This past spring, I had the opportunity to work across the aisle in the Legislature […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Time to Fight the Opioid Crisis in Alabama
In 2016, more Americans died from drug overdoses than were killed in the entire Vietnam War. Two-thirds of those overdoses were linked to opioids, a class of drugs that includes illegal substances like heroin, but which is primarily composed of legal painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone. Unfortunately, Alabama is center stage in the opioid […]
By Cam Ward
The Legislative Offseason – What’s a Legislator to Do?
I am often asked what I do when the State Legislature is not in session. Well, when the Legislature is out-of-session, there are still many ongoing state government issues. For instance, in just the first two weeks of July, I was contacted by dozens of constituents with issues, problems, or concerns regarding the following: […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Gov. Ivey Signs Holley’s Bill Permitting Therapy Dogs in Courtroom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday at the Alabama State Capitol, Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation by Senator Jimmy Holley (R-Elba) to allow the use of therapy dogs in courtrooms. The presence of therapy dogs can help victims of crime stay calm when recounting stressful stories in the presence of the criminal. Therapy dogs, which the […]
By Jimmy Holley
Despite Headwinds, a Successful Legislative Session
The possible impeachment and eventual resignation of a governor create a gale wind that can quickly transform into a hurricane. Such a tempest was the setting for the 2017 session of the Alabama Legislature. The outcome – resignation, and now, a fresh start at the Capitol under Governor Kay Ivey – has been extensively […]