Senate Republicans nominated State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to be the new Pro-Tem on Tuesday.
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).
Senate Republicans will meet to nominate a new Pro-Tem on December 3.
The election for Alabama State Senate President Pro-Tempore could come as early as next week sources tell 1819 News.
Reports from Yellowhammer News claim that State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) intends to step down as Senate President Pro-Tem to potentially assist Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration with implementing workforce development initiatives passed through a bill package during the 2024 legislative session.
On Tuesday, the Jackson County leadership and state lawmakers announced a renewed effort with the Tennessee Vallery Authority to improve the recreational use of Lake Guntersville by ridding the waters of invasive plant species.
After several efforts to revive the project, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) said the site could soon produce power.
Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law legislation increasing the state sales tax on alcohol sold in ABC stores into law last week.
The Alabama Senate passed an education savings account bill, the CHOOSE Act, on Wednesday by a 23-9 margin.
The Senate could vote on gambling legislation next week after the House passed a comprehensive package a few weeks ago.
Negotiations over the future of gambling legislation in the Alabama Senate continued on Tuesday.
After over seven hours of Democrat filibustering, the State Senate passed a bill Thursday banning taxpayer resources from funding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and training in Alabama public universities, schools and agencies.
Spirit-based, ready-to-drink cocktails should remain under the control of the ABC Board, according to a report filed by the legislative Mixed Spirits Beverage Task Force on Wednesday.
The gambling debate will now move to the State Senate after the House of Representatives passed two comprehensive bills on Thursday.
Two bills sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) on changing how boards for local libraries and the Alabama Department of Archives and History are appointed drew the ire of Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) on Wednesday.
Legislation changing how the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Board of Trustees is appointed advanced out of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.
When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled.
With less than a month in his new role as State Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) is working on ways to improve the Republican caucus and prepare for the next legislative session.
State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) was elected as the new Senate Majority Leader at a caucus meeting on Monday.
Tuesday, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) hosted their annual Fourth of July breakfast with a guest list that featured a who's who in state politics in North Alabama.
During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) explained how Georgia was able to offer a break from fuel taxes. However, he also argued that if Alabama were to follow suit, those savings might not be realized by the consumer.
By Brandon Moseley The Alabama Farmers Federation announced another round of state legislative endorsements for the 2022 election....