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Category: <span>Inside Alabama Politics</span>
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‘Earmarks’ are back, but not all Alabama lawmakers are participating
It has a new name and many new requirements, but the process known as earmarking, or designating federal funds for distribution at the request of members of Congress, is now officially back on Capitol Hill.
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‘Last-ditch’ effort to revive gambling in the House, but time running out
A series of phone calls and meetings took place this week in which members of the House and Senate from both parties discussed possible changes to the legislation pending in the House that could earn enough votes to pass. Multiple lawmakers who confirmed the discussions to Alabama Daily News described them as productive.
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Lawmakers want another shot at state-owned prison plan
As the state’s plan to lease new mega-prisons hit another apparent roadblock Monday, more lawmakers appear ready for the state to instead borrow money to construct its own new facilities.
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House to consider revamped gambling package
By TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The House of Representatives will take up a revamped gambling package this week as the Alabama Legislature winds down its final days of the 2021 regular session. In April, the Senate passed a wide-ranging gambling plan that would institute a state lottery, allow for nine casinos...
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Inside Alabama Politics – April 27, 2021
Senate 2022 update
Census: By the skin of our teeth
When will the election be?
More on Merrill
Let’s talk about earmarks
What’s next on prisons
Legislative math: Medical Marijuana and gambling
Ed Henry is back and he has a PAC
New podcast
RIP Bud Skinner
Potpourri
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ADN Inside Politics: State of play on gambling
Alabama lawmakers are ready to move forward with a bill calling for a statewide vote on a lottery - and only a lottery. According to multiple state senators, Senate Bill 320 will reach the Senate floor today when the body gavels in at 2:30 p.m. Yet, mere hours before debate begins, negotiations on a path forward on the issue of gambling are still very much in flux.
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Inside Alabama Politics – March 9, 2021
Ivey threads the needle;
Senate 2022 update;
Musical chairs for undercard races;
Tuberville minds the political shop;
How goes the session: Budgets, Broadband push, Push back on trans bills, Permanent reminder of a temporary feeling;
Potpourri.
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Citing Census data delay, lawmakers seek to move 2022 elections
“It's not just the redistricting, it's the candidates who need to find out where their districts are and have a chance to go visit their districts,” Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, said.
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Inside Alabama Politics – February 8, 2021
How goes the session; What to expect on gambling; Shelby keeps us waiting; Aderholt to the catbird seat; The latest with the Alabama State Bar; Potpourri.
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Medical marijuana: first look at Melson’s bill for the 2021 session
The “Compassion Act” creates a Medical Cannabis Commission to oversee regulations and licensing for medical marijuana cultivators, processors and dispensaries and requires a statewide seed-to-sale tracking system for all cannabis in the state.
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Inside Alabama Politics – Thursday, January 21
We all thought 2020 was a doozy, but the first three weeks of 2021 have given the worst year ever a run for its money. One silver lining for political junkies is that there is more going on politically than anytime in recent memory.
That's what we cover here at Inside Alabama Politics, and we're honored to have you along for the ride.
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Supernumerary status keeps Brooks from interim role at state bar
The Alabama State Bar will not hire former Montgomery District Attorney Ellen Brooks as its interim leader as planned, the organization said Thursday, citing concerns about her supernumerary status.
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State Bar contracting with Brooks after former leader resigns
Last October, the association announced in an email to its members that Phillip McCallum had resigned as executive director after three years on the job. The message did not include the reasons why and cordially thanked McCallum for his service.
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Inside Alabama Politics – December 30, 2020
Welcome to the waning days of the Anno Domini 2020, a year many of us would like to forget but surely never will.