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State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott backs Gudger in likely Senate Pro-Tem race

Signs point to a possible election for Alabama Senate President Pro-Tempore when the State Senate's Republican caucus meets in Birmingham on Tuesday.

ABC board Alabama News
ABC Board approves online ‘responsible vendor’ training change

On Thursday, members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a rule change reforming online responsible vendor training for employees at establishments with liquor licenses across the state.

ABC Board Alabama News
Elliott delays contracts over online training dispute with ABC Board

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) delayed about $80 million in contracts with state agencies and boards on Thursday over a dispute with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board.

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott says 'no chance' of permitless carry repeal in 2025

Recently, the mayors of Alabama's biggest cities have made overtures about repealing the state's permitless "constitutional" carry law, which was passed by the legislature in 2022.

hearing aids Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott warns of possible ‘unintended consequences’ from Baldwin County Commission’s hearing aid tax cut

The Baldwin County Commission’s recent elimination of sales tax on hearing aids could lead to a larger revenue loss for the county than previously expected, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: If Kamala Harris elected president, legislative special session on immigration immediately needed

With no clear front-runner in next month's presidential election, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is contemplating the possibility of a President-elect Kamala Harris in November.

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Elliott: Time to consider reviving HB 56 Beason-Hammon Act of 2011 on immigration enforcement — 'We've got a different Supreme Court thanks to President Trump'

In 2011, the new Republican-controlled legislature struck a major blow against illegal immigration in Alabama by passing the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (HB 56).

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

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State Sen. Chris Elliott: A free-market solution has solved Alabama’s rural broadband challenge — That’s OK

Alabama's leaders have made broadband access a top priority, and together, we have invested significant resources to achieve this goal. 

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott: Returning to bid-build delivery method on proposed Escambia prison will give 'apples and apples' comparison to costly Elmore facility

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott said it was time to examine that process and proposed using the traditional bid-build delivery approach for the sister Escambia County prison facility.

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Alabama News
'Atrocious management practices and governance': Alabama Pharmacy Board in hot water after litany of 'significant issues' found in examiners' report

The Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts recently released a report detailing multiple “significant issues” with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and its operations.

Alabama Political News Smith Warren Alabama News
Alabama Electrical Contractors Board votes to drop admin services contract with Smith Warren Management

Members of the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board voted not to renew an administrative services contract with Smith Warren Management at their Monday meeting.

Archives & History Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott pre-files bills reforming Archives & History, library board appointments

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) pre-filed legislation last week changing how boards for local libraries and the Alabama Department of Archives and History are appointed.

Jubilee Alabama News
Coastal Alabama lawmakers want fishing laws to change during jubilees after man arrested by game warden

According to long-time residents, an Eastern Shore tradition dating back to the Civil War is no longer what it used to be because of the overzealous enforcement of Alabama law.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott calls for return to design-bid-build for Escambia County mega-prison — 'If it takes longer, so be it'

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said the legislature should reconsider the construction management delivery method used for the Elmore County facility given the rampant cost escalation it allowed for over the past three years.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
ALDOT's pause to I-10 project ending soon; State Sen. Elliott: 'The state of Alabama cannot afford this project alone'

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) says the state needs to think creatively about the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project and maybe consider cutting costs so something can be done.

David Bronner Alabama News
RSA’s Bronner asks retirees to ‘encourage’ Ivey to call special session on gambling

Debate over various gambling proposals took place throughout the 2024 legislative without any gambling legislation passing both chambers.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott still 'adamantly opposed' on Medicaid expansion — 'They tried to sneak it in with the gambling legislation'

There have recently been rumblings that Gov. Kay Ivey is considering expanding Alabama's Medicaid eligibility. This would mean a difficult choice for the Alabama Legislature: oppose the Governor with the possibility of political consequences or put the state's stable general fund budget in peril.

State Sen. Chris Elliott. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Senate Republicans 'more conservative' than House Republicans on gambling

As the hangover from the 2024 legislative session lingers, some members are speaking out about this year's failed comprehensive gambling effort now that the legislature has adjourned sine die.

Spanish Fort Eastern Shore Centre District Alabama News
Legislature approves expansion of Spanish Fort District despite 'overblown' political drama

The city of Spanish Fort has two districts, and thanks to legislation passed this session, one of them will expand.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott on gambling's collapse: 'They got greedy'

Any form of legalized gambling in Alabama will have to wait at least a year, if not longer, after the Legislature declined to pass so-called comprehensive gaming legislation during this year's legislative session.

Alabama Senate Alabama News
Flashback: State Sen. Elliott predicted what would lead to gambling's 2024 demise in early April

Last week's failed "test" vote on a gambling package that included a constitutional amendment and so-called enabling legislation shocked many after it sailed through the Alabama House of Representatives by a wide margin earlier in the day.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott: Gambling 'no' vote blowback not going to change my vote

Earlier this week, a so-called test vote on a constitutional amendment required for a comprehensive gambling package failed in the Alabama Senate by one vote.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey backs new gambling, lottery package: ‘Let’s get this done’

Gov. Kay Ivey threw her support behind a gambling and lottery legislative package that passed the House easily yesterday.

Gambling Chips Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott on gambling legislation: 'I don't see a path forward, I don't see it passing'

The more time passes, the less likely a comprehensive gambling bill will pass the Alabama Legislature.

String board Alabama News
Bill consolidating 25 licensing boards advances in Senate

An amended bill consolidating the administration of 25 licensing boards into an office inside the Department of Labor passed the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday afternoon.

Department of Labor Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott files bill to consolidate 38 licensing boards into Department of Labor

The administration of thirty-eight licensing boards in Alabama would be consolidated into a new office inside the Department of Labor under a bill filed last week by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

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