Solving Alabama’s Prison Crisis
There is a rising wave of violence in Alabama’s prisons. Recently in Elmore County, three inmates were killed by other prisoners in a ten-day period. In March of last year, the warden of Holman Prison in Atmore was stabbed by an inmate during a riot. A few months later, at the same prison, correctional officer […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Alabama Senate Approves a Plan to Build Up to Three New Prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The State Senate took significant steps today to solve the long-standing crisis in Alabama’s prisons by passing a measure to build up to three new prison facilities. Currently, Alabama’s prisons house far more inmates than originally intended, with the prisons bursting to over 170% of capacity. The proposal passed today, sponsored […]
By Cam Ward
Crime and Punishment in Alabama: How to Reduce a Prisoner’s Financial Costs on a County Jail.
The 2017 session of the Alabama Legislature is in full swing, and as of this writing, 692 bills (and counting!) have been filed. As the State Senator for District 14, one of my responsibilities is to represent your interests in Montgomery. I also believe that I have a responsibility to update you from time-to-time on […]
By Cam Ward
Alabama Senate Passes Greg Reed’s Proposal Designed to Increase Safety on Roadways
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a proposal sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) to increase drivers’ safety by expediting the process of removing wrecked or abandoned commercial vehicles from roadways. Senate Bill 201 streamlines the removal of commercial vehicles from roadways by establishing a protocol state troopers with […]
By Greg Reed
Alabama Senate Moves to Protect Historical Landmarks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today the Alabama Senate approved a plan sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) to protect Alabama’s historical monuments. The Alabama Memorial Preservation Act will protect state history for the benefit of future generations by prohibiting the removal or renaming of any statue, memorial, or monument that is over twenty years old and […]
By Gerald Allen
Senator Stutts Introduces Legislation to Create a Uniform Starting Point for All Child Custody Cases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has introduced the Children’s Equal Access Act in the Alabama Legislature to clarify child custody law and create a fair, uniform starting point for all child custody cases. Existing Alabama child custody law is ambiguous at points and that ambiguity creates an unfair and unpredictable process for parents. […]
By Larry Stutts
Whatley Files Bill Legalizing Daily Online Fantasy Sports Leagues
Montgomery, AL- Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has filed legislation in the Alabama State Senate to allow Alabamians to lawfully participate in daily online fantasy sports contests such as those run by DraftKings and FanDuel. Whatley’s proposal would require fantasy sports websites operating in Alabama to register with the Secretary of State’s office and create a […]
By Tom Whatley
Alabama Legislature Approves Judicial Reallocation Plan
Montgomery, Ala. – On Tuesday evening, the Alabama House of Representatives, by a 77-15 vote, gave final approval to a proposal by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to save taxpayers money by ensuring the equal distribution of district and circuit judges across Alabama. Senate Bill 90, a “Strengthen Alabama” Senate GOP agenda item, will create […]
By Arthur Orr
Sen. Greg Reed Reminds Alabamians of Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend for Emergency Supplies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) today urged Alabamians to take advantage of a sales tax holiday this weekend on purchasing items for weather preparedness. The exemption on sales tax for certain items (listed below) begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight on Sunday. “As the spring severe weather season draws […]
By Greg Reed
Protecting Those Who Protect Us
Officer Justin “Sollo” Sollohub’s Wednesday started no differently than any other. The alarm clock went off at the same time. He got ready, put on his uniform, and bounded out the side door to hop in his car and head to the station, taking the same route he normally took. Like clockwork, Ms. Wright was […]