February 21, 2022 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
Some hot button issues are likely to be on the agenda in the legislature in the next few weeks. Gambling is coming back again, and the sponsor of the latest bill says he’s expecting opposition from multiple groups. A bill focused on transgender bathrooms in schools has made it through committee.
Other bills unlikely to generate controversy moved forward this week, including a bill authorizing the addition of a Space National Guard as part of the Alabama National Guard and a bill to further expand high-speed internet access in rural areas.
And more good news about the state’s booming economy was released last week as well. Keep reading for more details on all this and more.
The House and Senate return on Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., respectively.
