Tag: Robert Bentley
Sen. Gerald Allen files bill to prevent removing historic landmarks
An Alabama state senator wants to pass legislation prohibiting the removal of historic monuments, markers and school names after debate over the display of...
Alabama lawyer sues Robert Bentley over Confederate flag removal
A Cullman lawyer has sued Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley over his decision to remove four Confederate flags from a Confederate monument next to the...
Anne-Marie Kaulfers: Fund Alabama Medicaid so children, adults have access to...
I see numerous children with diabetes and endocrine diseases who are on Alabama Medicaid. In fact, I’m one of the few pediatric endocrinologists in...
Robert Bentley testifies before Congress on Alabama prison reforms
Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday testified before a U.S. House panel on the topic of recent reforms in the Alabama statehouse designed to limit long...
Del Marsh is right to file gambling bill
Bravo, Del! Bravo. Filing a gambling bill this Special Session is the right thing to do.
No matter what position conservatives take on gambling it's...
Jim Zeigler calls for restoration of PACT scholarship funds using BP...
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has issued a call to lawmakers to include the restoration of a popular prepaid college tuition program to full funding in...
Alabama lawmakers hold special session on budget
Alabama legislators on Monday began a special session on a looming budget shortfall during which Gov. Robert Bentley will again try to persuade Republican...
Del Marsh to introduce gambling bill this Session
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh says he will introduce lottery and casino legislation this Special Session, saying he thinks the public is ready...
Alabama prison reform counsel sought by Arizona
The architect of the Alabama Legislature's recent prison reform overhaul, Republican Rep. Mike Jones of Andalusia, was invited by Arizona lawmakers to provide guidance...
Angi Stalnaker: Why e-cigarette tax proposal is shortsighted
The upcoming Special Session is likely to have its share of political drama and made for TV nightly news antics but in the end,...
