That the message from the leader of the Alabama Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said recently he would look at proposals to close the gap in the state’s $1.8 billion General Fund budget, which pays for most non-education programs in the state. Marsh said he believed an additional
At least for the state’s highest offices, the recent primary elections yielded no surprises. 2014 Primary Elections: Alabama Governor Robert Bentley coasted to the Republican nomination for a second four-year term as governor. In November, he will face Democratic challenger, retired physician and former state senator Parker Griffin, who easily won
Governor Robert Bentley recently announced plans to revamp the state’s criminal justice system. Alabama will participate in a program offered by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, a national organization that helps states analyze and improve their criminal justice systems. The Justice Reinvestment Initiative will look crime and arrest
Local leaders in Huntsville confirmed they are fielding inquiries from other arms manufacturers about expanding into North Alabama. This comes after Remington’s announcement earlier this year about bringing thousands of jobs to Huntsville at its new facility. Local leaders say there have been more than a dozen arms manufacturers who
As the school year winds down, and we all get ready for summer, the wheels of government keep turning. Governor Bentley’s Road to Economic Recovery Tour: Governor Robert Bentley and Lt. Governor Kay Ivey recently visited Dothan as part of the Road to Economic Recovery Tour. The purpose of the tour
The mentally ill who have nowhere to go and find little help from those around them often land hard in emergency rooms, county jails and city streets. The lucky ones find homes with family; those not so lucky show up in the morgue. States looking to save money have chipped
From @thebloombroup: Former House Speaker Seth Hammett named interim chief of staff for Gov. Bentley. From @thebloomgroup via @ALForestry: Beason is a strong second in U.S. House District 6 primary without spending any campaign money.
The session ended amid the announcement of the resignation of a prominent House member and the subsequent announcement of a plea deal with state prosecutors. Tuesday (28th legislative day): TRepresentative Greg Wren of Montgomery entered a plea arrangement for an ethics violation, using his office for personal gain. After getting over the shocking
by Allen Sanderson We’ve just wrapped up another busy session, one that was particularly productive and successful for our clients. We worked hard over the last few months, but we’re always ready to work harder and to serve more businesses and organizations seeking a voice in the halls of government.
It will all begin again in 2015. Legislators elected in November will return to the State House in January 2015 for an organizational session. The 2015 regular session will start in March 2015.
