Tag: Del Marsh
Federal officials OK multimillion-dollar waiver to state’s Medicaid program
The Alabama Medicaid Agency’s regional care organization plan was approved for a federal waiver by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Gov. Robert Bentley...
State Senate Republicans identify jobs, education and families among top priorities
Senate Republicans announced their agenda for this year's legislative session, calling it "Continuing Positive Progress," during a brief news conference Tuesday.
Senate Majority Leader Greg...
Lineville Sen. Gerald Dial comes out in favor of governor’s gambling...
A long-serving Montgomery lawmaker, Sen. Gerald Dial of the 13th District, announced his support of a recent move by Gov. Robert Bentley to devolve the state's authority...
Alabama Jobs Foundation sees Robert Bentley’s move on gambling authority as...
The Alabama Jobs Foundation came out in favor of Gov. Robert Bentley's move on Thursday to devolve authority over the state's anti-gambling laws to local county governments.
"The...
Court rules against teachers’ lobby in retaliation claim
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Alabama Education Association can't subpoena the files of GOP politicians to try to prove legislation was...
Lawmakers resume talks on budget, education transfer
Alabama lawmakers are resuming budget talks after a late-night meeting failed to get an agreement.
A conference committee will meet Tuesday morning to resume negotiations...
Pat Dye: Lottery alone won’t fill state budget gaps
Former Auburn head football coach Pat Dye, now President of the Alabama Jobs Foundation, issued a statement Thursday that despite his strong support for a...
Lottery bill stumbles in Senate committee
A Senate committee has delayed a vote on a lottery bill, likely killing the proposal for the special session.
The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee...
The million dollar question for Gov. Robert Bentley
Like a riddle without an answer, a question has bugged me for months: When Gov. Robert Bentley says that members of the Legislature agree...
Alabama Legislature special session to end without budget
Special session number one is in the books. Bring on round two.
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday ended a special session without a budget as lawmakers...