Posts by Jeff Poor — Page 20

John Merrill backs off support of State Rep. Hall election legislation -- 'We're not for no-excuse absentee voting'

State Sen. Waggoner: Simple lottery bill would pass 'in great haste' -- 'School is still out on me' for comprehensive bill that includes casinos

PSC President Cavanaugh: Measures implemented to protect Alabama against Texas-like widespread electric utility failures

State Sen. Chambliss: Gambling bill 'the most transformative piece of legislation that we will see in our lifetime'

State Sen. Givhan: Del Marsh's 'heart is in the right place' but gambling legislation 'a bad bill for Alabama'

Ivey dismisses efforts by legislature to rein in executive branch power -- 'You don't need a herd of turtles gathering to make an emergency decision'

State Rep. Nordgren promotes effort to allow legislature to call itself into session; Says heavy-handed governors in other states demonstrates need

U.S. Rep. Sewell: 'Exploring my options' on 2022 U.S. Senate run -- 'I disagree' we cannot turn Alabama blue like we did Georgia

State Sen. Jones: Marsh gambling bill 'very thoughtful,' Comprehensive bill required to meet supermajority threshold

State Sen. Stutts still a 'no' on medical marijuana: 'It's just marijuana -- they don't say 'medical Tylenol' or 'medical aspirin''

Shelnutt, Sorrell top Alabama Legislature on Club for Growth 2020 Economic Scorecard; Livingston, Faust lead on vote participation

State Sen. Roberts explains new law preventing CARES Act benefit taxation, improving Alabama competitiveness; Discusses grocery tax elimination prospects

Fmr U.S. Atty Jay Town notes legislature's lack of action on prison Eighth Amendment violations; Says remedies to avert DOJ action 'a little too late now'

State Rep. Stadthagen seeks to prohibit transgender athletes in K-12 girls' sports -- 'Whatever your birth certificate says' is the sport you will play

State Sen. Whatley touts Del Marsh leadership on gaming issue -- 'I'm looking forward to supporting the initiative that he is backing'
