Tag: Cam Ward
Senate committee greenlights Ten Commandments for display on school, state property
With little discussion, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to SB97 from Sen. Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed...
Prison reform bill passes committee, moves forward to full Senate
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on General Fund Taxation and Finance passed the long-debated Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, clearing its path to go before...
Senate Rules panel quickly moves array of bills to Special Order...
In a meeting that lasted less than 10 minutes, the Senate Rules Committee approved a number of bills for addition to the Special Order...
Trespassing in Alabama could soon cost you up to $6,000, one...
The Alabama Senate passed legislation Thursday which will increase penalties for "criminal trespass of critical infrastructure," thereby better protecting Alabama businesses. "Critical infrastructure" references...
Cam Ward: Un-earmarking is a common-sense solution to budget issues
Budget cuts. Tax increases. Agency restructurings.
We’ve heard and seen it all over the past several months since the Legislature first came to order in...
Alabama Grocers celebrates 25 years, names annual award recipients
The Alabama Grocers Association held a celebration Wednesday in Birmingham to honor the year's top Vendor, Retailer and Wholesaler of the Year Award Winners, as well...
Alabama judiciary panel chairman has no plans to quit after arrest
The chairman of the Alabama Senate's Judiciary Committee said drinking and driving was a "huge mistake" but he doesn't think he should resign after...
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...
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...
Cam Ward makes statement after DUI arrest
State Sen. Cam Ward was released on $1,000 bail Thursday morning after being arrested for driving under the influence on Wednesday.
Ward released this prepared statement:
"My...
