April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Day-by-Day, Play-by-Play
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April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Governor Ivey Launches “Game Plan” Bill Package
Governor Ivey launched her plan for Alabama’s continued economic success, The Game Plan, a proposed package of four economic development bills that will strengthen the state’s competitiveness for job-creating projects. The Game Plan includes: The mayors of the state’s 10 largest cities (Auburn, Birmingham, Decatur, Dothan, Hoover, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile,
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Bill Would Ban Smoking, Vaping In Vehicles With Children
The Alabama House approved legislation that would make it illegal to smoke or vape in a car where a child under the age of 14 is present. The bill will make it a secondary offense under Alabama law, carrying a penalty of up to $100 fine per violation. Legislation to
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Gov. Ivey Says She’ll Quickly Sign Fentanyl Bill
Following Thursday’s final passage of House Bill 1, which increases the penalties for fentanyl trafficking, Governor Ivey announced she looks forward to swiftly signing it into law. In a statement put out by her office, Ivey noted she believes that Alabama is setting the example for the nation by passing the bill with
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Aderholt Has New Chief of Staff
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s office announced a change in his Chief of Staff position. Michael Lowry, who has worked with Aderholt as communications director, will be taking over the position from the retiring Kerry Knott. Knott, who joined Aderholt’s staff in 2019, said he is looking forward to retirement. Lowery said he
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Tax Cuts Coming?
Thanks to a budget surplus, multiple bills that would cut taxes for Alabama residents have been filed by legislators this session. Gradually eliminating the sales tax on basic groceries is one that has garnered a lot of attention. It and other proposals, like lowering income tax rates, are currently being
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Hospital Patient Info May Have Been Disclosed in Cyber Security “Incident”
A healthcare company that runs six hospitals in Alabama announced that patient and other information may have been disclosed during a cyber security incident. The company, whose hospitals in the state include Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham and Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, said a cybersecurity firm it contracts with
April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Senate Passes Street-Racing Bill
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to crack down on street racing and dangerous driving stunts, legislation that comes in response to several incidents that caused death or injuries. The bill by Senator Rodger Smitherman would result in possible jail time for drivers who race or do risky driving
March 27, 2023 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
The Alabama Legislature returned to work last Tuesday for the 2nd day of the 2023 regular session after wrapping up what is considered a successful special session the week prior. Much got done, and there was lots of agreement. The bill making penalties for fentanyl possession harsher was unanimously passed by the House,
March 27, 2023 Group Watch: Tweet of the Week
@MattSimpsonMarch 25105-0 with 101 co-sponsors. HB1 heads to the Senate #alpolitics
