Tag: J.T. Waggoner
Lawmakers to join anti-embargo group to promote U.S.-Cuba relations
Prominent state lawmakers will join with a national advocacy group aimed at promoting economic ties between the United States and its island neighbor to...
Alabama becomes latest state to advocate lifting Cuban trade embargo
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SJR43 from Sen. J.T. Wagonner (R-Vestavia Hills), which urges Congress to lift the Cuban trade embargo that...
Senate committee tackles several bills ranging from veterans to background checks
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs met shortly before the start of session Tuesday to move on a variety of bills.
First on the committee's...
J.T. Waggoner offers resolution to lift Cuban trade embargo
As the Senate session got underway Tuesday, Sen. J.T. Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) offered a resolution urging Congress to normalize relations with Cuba and lift...
Jeb Bush adds three more Alabama legislative endorsements
The 2016 presidential campaign of Jeb Bush has featured an unusual focus on Alabama amid the south's new "SEC primary," and the former Florida governor's efforts...
Jeb Bush picks up support from Alabama Republicans
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced Friday he has gained the support of three high-level elected officials from Alabama in his quest to take back...