Stutts Introduces Bill to Establish Scholarships for Medical Students Who Will Practice in Rural Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has introduced a bill in the Alabama Senate that seeks to establish a scholarship program for medical students who will practice medicine in rural Alabama. If approved, the Alabama Physician Initiative (Senate Bill 210) would authorize the Alabama Medical Education Consortium to administer up to 25 scholarships annually […]
By Larry Stutts
Senator Melson’s Bill Levels Playing Field Between County and City Superintendents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate committee on Education and Youth Affairs has approved Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence), which would allow county superintendents of education the option to have additional employment outside of their duties as superintendent, an opportunity that city superintendents already possess. Melson’s proposal also removes limits on […]
By Tim Melson
Scofield’s Proposal to Expand Broadband in Rural Alabama Passes the State Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This afternoon the Alabama State Senate took a major step toward broadband expansion in rural Alabama by passing Senator Clay Scofield’s (R-Guntersville) Alabama Rural Broadband Act. Senate Bill 149 is a free-market approach to increasing private investment to expand high-speed internet access across the state. “In the 1930s the infrastructure challenge was […]
By Clay Scofield
Alabama Senate Increases Penalties for Child Sex Traffickers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Senate passed SB179 today, a bill that establishes severe penalties for those found guilty of obstructing an investigation into child trafficking. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) received bipartisan support, passing unanimously, and is part of the Senate Republicans’ “Fighting for Alabama” 2018 agenda. Ward’s proposal would […]
By Cam Ward
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
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
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
Governor Signs Holtzclaw’s Bill to Protect Breweries & Consumers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On May 26, a bill protecting Alabama breweries and their customers from needless government intrusion was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison), clarifies that the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) may not require breweries to maintain a record of the names, […]
By Bill Holtzclaw
Senate Republicans Successfully Move “Strengthen Alabama” Agenda
In February, Alabama State Senate Republicans began the 2017 regular session of the Alabama Legislature committed to an agenda that would strengthen Alabama’s economy, schools, and families. The “Strengthen Alabama” agenda included six specific legislative items, ranging from tax cuts to religious liberty protections. During the legislative session that ended on May 19, Senate Republicans […]