A bill that would create a lifetime concealed carry permit and require Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to develop a statewide firearm prohibited person database passed its final vote on Thursday.
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Merrill out: Alabama secretary of state admits affair, won’t run in ’22
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, a prominent state Republican viewed as having higher political ambitions, said Wednesday that he will not run for any elected office next year because of poor choices he made that have impacted his family.
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What’s on tap – Thursday, April 8
It’s another busy day at the State House. Here’s some of the expected bills in the House today, the 21st legislative day.
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Alabama Senate delays lottery vote amid divisions
A divided Alabama Senate delayed a vote on lottery legislation Wednesday night as the bill's sponsor feared he did not have enough votes to pass the measure.
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House committee advances medical marijuana bill; three more votes needed
Sen. Tim Melson’s bill to allow medical marijuana with restrictions cleared another hurdle on Wednesday when it was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
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State House action from Wednesday, April 6
Several state legislative committees met to consider bills Wednesday. Here are the highlights of action from the State House.
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Constitutional Amendment would allow $80M bond issue for state park renovations, passes first vote
A constitutional amendment that would allow the state to borrow $80 million to improve state parks passed its first vote in the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday.
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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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Open enrollment school bill advances
A bill to require Alabama school systems to adopt open enrollment policies to accept students outside their districts cleared its first vote on Tuesday.
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Union, coal company reach tentative deal to end strike
An Alabama coal company has reached a tentative deal with labor to end a strike that idled more than 1,100 workers in Tuscaloosa County, the United Mine Workers of America said.
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House briefs: Distracted driving bill fails
By CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill that would have prohibited the use of hand-held cell phones and other electronic devices while driving failed to pass the House by one vote on Tuesday. The final vote on the bill was 47-48 with four members abstaining. House Bill 90 is sponsored by...
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Legislature sends alcohol delivery bill to governor
Bill would allow customers to have alcoholic products home delivered from grocery or liquor stores and restaurants. It also sets up a delivery license process, fees and rules for alcohol delivery.Birmingham-based grocery delivery company Shipt supported the legislation saying it meets an existing demand.
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Daily News Digest – April 6, 2021
Busy day, week ahead in the State House; Poll: workers concerned about transportation, childcare, benefits; Biden infrastructure plan could avoid filibuster; McConnell warns corporations of political 'bullying'; Baylor dominates Zags to win it all
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Busy day, week ahead in the State House
The House and Senate are expected to meet for the 19th, 20th and 21st legislative days this week. That means by Friday there will be just nine legislative days remaining.
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McClendon: Lottery vote could come this week
Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville said he hopes to get a Senate vote on his bill that would authorize a lottery where tickets could be sold at stores, kiosks and through a phone app.