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
Senate Pushes for Wiser Allocation of Judges
Montgomery, Ala. – Today the Alabama Senate approved a proposal by 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” AL Senate GOP agenda item, will create a Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, headed by the Chief Justice of […]
By Arthur Orr
Senate Republicans Release “Strengthen Alabama” Legislative Agenda
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus on Monday announced its “Strengthen Alabama” legislative agenda for the 2017 regular session. Senate Republicans will provide tax cuts for Alabama’s working families, reform state government to save taxpayer dollars, protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, and uphold the sanctity of human life. “I look forward to working […]
By Greg Reed By Del Marsh
Senator Gerald Allen Will File Legislation to Protect Historical Monuments in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) announced he will sponsor a plan during the upcoming session of the Alabama Legislature that begins on February 7 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, renaming, or […]
By Gerald Allen
Senator Gerald Allen Files Permitless Carry Gun Legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Yesterday, Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) pre-filed 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 […]
By Gerald Allen
Senator Chambliss Named Co-Chair of Budget Reform Task Force
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) was named co-chairman of a budget reform task force created by the Alabama Legislature during the special session that ended on September 7. Senator Chambliss will lead the Joint Legislative Task Force for Budget Reform, which over the next four months will examine every aspect of […]