Senator Greg Reed of Jasper is the new majority leader of the Alabama Senate. Newly elected members of the Senate met and re-elected Senator Del Marsh of Anniston as Pro Tem and elected Greg Reed as majority leader. Reed replaces Senator Jabo Waggoner of Vestavia Hills (Birmingham). Waggoner recommended Reed for the job because
Republicans dominated statewide races in the November 3 elections, many coasting to victories or running unopposed. Governor Robert Bentley, Lt. Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Luther Strange all handily defeated their Democratic challengers by double-digit margins. Click to see the full election returns below. Republicans Extend Majorities in Legislature: The Alabama Legislature,
Budget news is front and center as we look ahead to the next Legislative session. House Speaker Says General Fund Issues Will be Resolved Without Raising Taxes: As the 2014 election cycle drawing to a close, legislators are already looking toward the 2015 regular session. The $1.8 billion General Fund is
U. S. Representative Bradley Byrne of Mobile has received the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. Manufacturers in Alabama and throughout the country are making a comeback, creating jobs, making more products and making them better than ever before. Byrne has demonstrated an understanding of the type
The State of Alabama has pledged an incentive package worth more than $5.1 million for expansion at the Baxter International plant in Opelika. According to company officials, the $300 million project will add 200 jobs when complete. The expansion will increase the plant’s output of dialyzers, a key component of
On Tuesday October 7, Governor Robert Bentley and leaders of The 60 Plus Association stood on the Alabama State Capitol steps to reveal a new study showing that new EPA regulations could negatively affect Alabama senior citizens. President Obama and the EPA’s Clean Power Plan goals are to reduce America’s
Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has been indicted on corruption charges by a Lee County Grand Jury. He maintains his innocence and claims the charges are politically motivated. Read Attorney General Luther Strange’s response to these claims here. Learn more about the specific charges here and here.
More and more election news is rolling in as we near November. Governor Endorses Gary Palmer: Governor Robert Bentley has endorsed fellow Republican Gary Palmer in the race for the state’s 6thCongressional seat, which is being vacated by longtime Congressman Spencer Bachus. Bentley says he has known Palmer for years, both
Governor Bentley has created The Alabama Small Business Commission with Executive Order 47 in recognition of the fact that there are approximately 400,000 small businesses in our state. According to the press release, the Commission will act as an advisory body to help come up with policies and discuss issues, “critical to
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh of Anniston said he might propose raising the $25 million cap on the Alabama Accountability if the results show that it is warranted. The Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, the largest scholarship granting organization created under the Accountability Act, reported it will put about 2,200
