AL Gov. Kay Ivey’s Terrible Decision Will Cost Lives
Clete Wetli | April 2, 2020 | Opinion Article
Gov. Ivey seems to think that her Marie Antoinette response of “let them eat cake” will suffice until the virus magically subsides on its own.
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AL Democratic Officials Call For A Shelter-In-Place Order
Dakota Layton | March 26, 2020
This week, prominent Alabama Democratic officials including Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Chris England and Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels have called on Governor Kay Ivey to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state of Alabama. This would require all non-essential businesses in the state...
Alabama Creates Coronavirus Task Force
Brent Wilson | March 6, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abundance of caution. The task force held its initial discussion Friday morning. “While there are no known cases...
Alabama Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee
Brent Wilson | March 5, 2020
A bill that would remove the requirement for citizens in Alabama to obtain a permit to conceal carry a firearm has passed a Senate Committee on a 6-4 vote. The bill, SB1, was filed by Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) and has faced opposition from gun control...
Kay Ivey: State Of The State Address
Kay Ivey | February 4, 2020
Below is the full prepared transcript of the State of the State Address Kay Ivey delivered. It is not verbatim to how the speech was delivered. Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, Pro Tempore Marsh, Speaker McCutcheon, Speaker Pro Tempore Gaston, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice...
Alabama Senate Passes Abortion Ban Bill Without Rape or Incest Exceptions, Now Heads To Governor’s Desk
Brent Wilson | May 14, 2019
Alabama Senators voted today 25-6 to approve a bill that would be America’s toughest on abortion. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk. The bill, HB 314 sponsored by Terri Collins (R-Decatur), would allow abortions only in circumstances where the mother’s life is at...
Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Dies In House Committee
Brent Wilson | May 8, 2019
An effort to decriminalize Marijuana in Alabama has died in a House Committee. The bill, HB 96 sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville), originally changed the possession of an ounce or less to a violation punishable only by fines. The bill was amended in Committee...
Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee
Brent Wilson | April 18, 2019 Alabama is one step closer to reducing the penalties for marijuana possession in Alabama after SB 98 advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 11-0. The bill, introduced by Bobby Singleton (D – Greensboro) not only reduces penalties for first-time offenders, but it also offers...
Alabama HB 96 Would Treat One Ounce of Marijuana As Simple Fine
Brent Wilson | March 14, 2019
Representative Laura Hall wants to change Alabama’s marijuana laws. Hall has introduced HB 96 which will change what defines unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree and second degree while also creating unlawful possession of marijuana in the third degree. The bill, should it...