Cam Ward Appointed State Leader for Faith-Based Criminal Justice Reform Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) is working with federal and state lawmakers on a new, major criminal justice reform initiative. On Wednesday, Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest outreach program to prisoners and their families, announced the launch of the Faith & Justice Fellowship, a bi-partisan coalition of state and federal lawmakers motivated […]
By Cam Ward
Terrorist Attack Victims Allowed to Access Forfeited Assets Under Proposal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate took action today to aid victims of terrorist attacks by increasing their ability to recover damages. Currently, law enforcement officials can use forfeiture to obtain any asset of a criminal or, in this case, a terrorist. However, those assets are not presently available through civil procedures to victims […]
By Gerald Allen
Dismemberment Abortions to Be Made Illegal Under Alabama Senate Bill
Montgomery, Ala. – Today, with a 30-2 vote, the Alabama Senate moved to protect the sanctity of human life by prohibiting the abortion of unborn children by dismemberment. This practice is common in late-term abortions. The Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion act is sponsored by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and Representative Mack […]
By Phil Williams
Constitutional Amendment to Protect State Parks Heads to Voters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House gave final approval this week to Senator Clay Scofield’s (R-Guntersville) proposal to protect funding for state parks. Voters will now have the opportunity to permanently secure this revenue for Alabama parks by approving a constitutional amendment in November. “The people of Alabama are tired of their state parks being […]
By Clay Scofield
$1.2 Million Coming to Jasper for Yorozu Work Site Preparation
JASPER, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation, through the Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation, has approved $1.2 million in funding for improvements to Whitehouse Road in Jasper. The allocation will aid site preparation for Yorozu, which is projected to employ over 300 hundred people once at full capacity. “This crucial funding will accelerate […]
By Greg Reed
Senator Cam Ward Moves to Strengthen Child Sex Offender Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday in the Alabama Senate, Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) passed legislation to protect children from online predators. Under current law, it is illegal to disseminate or knowingly possess obscene material of persons less than seventeen years of age where monetary consideration is exchanged. Ward’s proposal clarifies the existing law by removing the […]
By Cam Ward
Senate Protects Hunting & Fishing Privileges for All Disabled Kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate yesterday closed a loophole in existing law that limited certain disabled individuals’ ability to purchase a fishing or hunting license at the reduced cost. Senator Jimmy Holley (R-Elba) sponsored and passed Senate Bill 321 to ensure all young disabled individuals receive the same privilege. “A family I know in […]
By Jimmy Holley
Senate Increases Penalties for Violations of Young Drivers’ Licenses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Pike Road) moved a bill through the Alabama Senate today to protect Alabama’s drivers by increasing the penalty for persons who use a Stage II driver’s license in violation of the law. A Stage II license is for drivers under the age of […]
By Clyde Chambliss
Senate Republicans Respond to Education Budget Passage, Teacher Pay Raise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate Republican Caucus leadership commented Wednesday on the passage of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget will have total spending of $6.3 billion, including strategic increases for community colleges, student assessments, and scholarships for veterans. Most importantly, it funds a well-deserved pay […]