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Gudger ups reward for proof of Cullman 'sundown town' sign to $2,000; Says city could take legal action against AL(dot)com over defaming article

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is offering to match radio host Dale Jackson’s $1000 reward for anyone who can produce proof of a sign warning black people to leave the city.

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State Sen. Gudger dispels Cullman ‘sundown town’ myth — 'It's ridiculous that this is still out there'

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is proud of his hometown and how it’s grown and progressed over the years. That’s why when accusations of Cullman being a “sundown town” resurfaced online, he was quick to defend his city and constituents from the harmful, baseless “myth.”

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Senate Republicans elect Garlan Gudger to pro-tem

Senate Republicans nominated State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to be the new Pro-Tem on Tuesday.

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‘Both candidates believe they have the votes’: State Sen. Orr says vote tally in pro-tem race ‘unknown’

Both candidates running to be the next State Senate Pro-Tem think they have the votes to win, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

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Senate Republicans to nominate new Pro-Tem on December 3

Senate Republicans will meet to nominate a new Pro-Tem on December 3.

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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.

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State Senate Pro-Tem race to replace Greg Reed underway

The election for Alabama State Senate President Pro-Tempore could come as early as next week sources tell 1819 News.

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'I knew something was wrong': State Sen. Gudger recounts near-fatal July 4 jet-ski accident

If you spend any length of time getting to know State Sen. Garlan Gudger, Jr. (R-Cullman), you’ll quickly realize that he spends a lot of time thinking about how he can serve others.

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'God is working': State Sen. Gudger released from UAB Hospital after jet ski accident

On July 4, State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake, which resulted in five fractured ribs, eight fractured vertebrae, a collapsed lung, a punctured artery to his spleen causing internal bleeding, and a concussion causing double vision.

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Gudger offers update on jet ski accident recovery

On July 4, State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake, which resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.

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ALEA: Gudger injured from jet ski collision with son on Smith Lake

New details were announced by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday after State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

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Colleagues, local officials rally to support hospitalized Garlan Gudger

Gudger has received an outpouring of support from his colleagues and other officials around the state.

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State Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident on Smith Lake

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

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State Sen. Gudger: Gambling fallout 'is going to be lingering for a little while'

Following the Alabama Senate's failed vote on a conference committee deal on a comprehensive gambling bill, some House members have publicly expressed frustration with their colleagues in the upper chamber.

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State Sen. Gudger: Gambling bill to likely come up again in 2025; Says clean lottery bill ‘not going to pass’ due to special interests

The Alabama Legislature will likely reconsider gambling legislation in 2025 similar to the bill that failed to pass by one vote in the Senate last month, according to State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

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Albritton on gambling negotiations: ‘Lots of possibilities, but nothing that has the votes’

Members of a House and Senate conference committee negotiating on gambling legislation will meet publicly Wednesday afternoon for the first time.

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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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Legislature sends ballot harvesting, DEI prohibitions to Ivey's desk

Tuesday was a banner day for conservative priorities at the Alabama State House.

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Anti-ballot harvesting bill advances in State Senate

As the contentious 2024 presidential election looms, Alabama Senate Republicans are hoping to outlaw ballot harvesting in one of the first bills put forward this session.

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State Sen. Gudger rejects claim anti-ballot harvesting bill 'criminalizes' assistance; Says federal law protects assistance provisions

Republicans in the Alabama Legislature are expected to take up a bill to increase the penalties for ballot harvesting in Alabama early in the 2024 session.

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State Sen. Gudger pre-files controversial ballot harvesting bill for 2024 regular session

Controversial ballot harvesting legislation that caused significant stir in the 2023 regular legislative session has already been pre-filed for the 2024 legislation.

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State Sen. Gudger: Time to start planning for I-65 widening — 'If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail'

It is likely years away from the possibility of Interstate 65 adding an additional lane in both directions to alleviate traffic flow problems.

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Anti-vaping bill not passed before session ends

Legislation that would establish new fines, fees and regulations related to the vaping industry in Alabama wasn’t passed into law this session.

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Anti-vaping bill stalls in State Senate

Legislation that would establish new fines, fees, and regulations related to the vaping industry in Alabama wasn’t voted on by the Senate after lengthy discussion on the bill Thursday.

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Senate passes two economic incentive bills — Ivey’s 'Game Plan' facing zero opposition in Statehouse thus far

The Alabama Senate voted in favor of two bills on Thursday that, if passed, will expand special privileges and tax abatements for specific corporations in the state but also impose transparency requirements on certain economic incentives.

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Amended health care visitation rights bill passes State Senate

An amended health care visitation rights bill introduced by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

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Health care visitation bill passes House committee

Legislation by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) to establish certain visitation policies of friends and family for hospitals and nursing homes passed a House committee unanimously on Tuesday.

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