Tag: SAM GIVHAN

Givhan argued the court relied on events from the 1960s to support its ruling.

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed a rules change clamping down on the appointing and administrative responsibilities of Alabama's Lt. Governor.

The House passed a bill on Thursday that would close Republican and Democratic primaries in Alabama, but it’s future in the Senate is still up in the air. 

Senate Bill 40 (SB40) by State Sen. Sam Givhan adds only 10 words to the current law but would give the legislature a third option for contracts under review.  

As gambling appears once again to be dead for the legislative session, and potentially for the remainder of Gov. Kay Ivey's governorship, speculation abounds as to how the incoming new legislature and likely "Governor" Tommy Tuberville would approach it for the next quadrennium.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" this week to discuss his recently introduced amendment expediting the process of identifying a new lieutenant governor if the office becomes vacant.

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would change how some vacancies of the office of Lieutenant Governor would be filled.

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) spoke about a "clean" lottery bill filed last week in the Alabama State Senate.

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) spoke about an ongoing legal case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court that could potentially result in Republicans gaining the two remaining Democratic House districts in Alabama.

During a discussion on Thursday morning's episode of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) warned against Senate Republicans terminating the filibuster.

ESPN radio host Paul Feinbaum would enjoy a notable level of name recognition should he enter Alabama's upcoming Senate race, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville).

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension that was handed down by ABC and Disney earlier this week, following the late-night host's controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) took the mainstream media to task on Thursday for consistently framing the achievements and efforts of President Donald Trump in a negative light, regardless of the subject.

On Thursday’s episode of “The Dale Jackson Show,” State. Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said the continued speculation over a Bruce Pearl senate run was a “distraction” pushed by Alabama fans to pull him away from coaching.

Members of the Senate General Fund Budget committee passed legislation requiring Alabama election officials to conduct a post-election audit after general elections passed by a 9-5 margin on Wednesday.

Passing a state income tax exemption on the name, image, and likeness for student athletes is likely not happening in the 2025 legislative session, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville).

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) continues to push for educators’ workman’s compensation bill while the House delayed voting for at least another two weeks.

Thursday, during his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) reacted to speculation U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) would forego seeking a second term in the U.S. Senate to run for governor in 2026.

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees in Alabama on Tuesday.

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

A recent changing of the guard in Senate leadership likely doesn’t change the prospects for approval of a gambling and lottery package in the 2025 session, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville).

A recent publishing error by the Pickens County Herald that cost taxpayers nearly $2 million has reignited debate over whether a state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers should be abolished.

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said while he did not think there would be much opposition to a state ban on so-called Glock switches, it was distracting from a gang problem in the city of Birmingham.

Thursday on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) pushed back on the national media narrative that Alabama was against in-vitro fertilization and had banned the procedure.

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) suggested the improvements to Alabama's 66-mile portion of Interstate 10, primarily the construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, should be the responsibility of the federal government and not the State of Alabama.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) predicted that Kamala Harris would win the national vote due to her reenergized base, which could lead to a close race for the electoral college.

During a Thursday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) was asked if support from a Democrat would add some legitimacy to Ingram's bill.