Tagged with The Jeff Poor Show — Page 10
State Sen. Givhan: Del Marsh's 'heart is in the right place' but gambling legislation 'a bad bill for Alabama'
State Rep. Nordgren promotes effort to allow legislature to call itself into session; Says heavy-handed governors in other states demonstrates need
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''
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'
State Rep. Whorton pushes bill prohibiting government-mandated vaccinations -- 'Your body, your choice'
Poarch Creek Indians' McGhee: Del Marsh's comprehensive gaming proposal 'a good attempt' -- Says 'some minor changes' to be worked out
House Majority Ldr Ledbetter touts 'comprehensive' aspect of Marsh gaming bill; Doesn't 'really have a problem' with new casino in or near his district
State Sen. Albritton on Marsh gaming proposal: 'I feel pretty good about it' -- 'We have milked this cow dry' on allocation of gambling revenue
State Rep. Stringer's Alabama Firearms Protection Act would shield state from strict federal gun control -- 'Something has got to be done to stand up for this'
State Sen. Orr: New prison financing 'would have been a fait accompli' if Ivey offered proposal to legislature; Ties Bentley to past legislative struggles
State Rep. Ball: 'This is the year' for medical marijuana — Says we need to find a way 'to utilize this plant in the way God intended it'
Secretary of Labor Washington: Despite COVID downturn, many unfilled skilled labor positions open throughout Alabama
U.S. Rep. Moore on House Veterans, Ag Committee assignments -- 'Peanuts and propellers, veterans and ag -- that kind of lines up quite nicely'
State Rep. Wingo decries lack of transparency from Ivey administration on prisons; Says legislation could be 'one of our only options' for answers
State Sen. Shelnutt voices support for efforts to roll back health emergency executive powers -- 'We need to have some checks and balances'
U.S. Rep. Palmer: Biden administration will remind people 'how important it is to vote,' Predicts 'tidal wave' in 2022 election

