Some Alabama lawmakers, including the leader of the Senate, are expressing doubts about an effort to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he did not favor impeaching someone over “personal issues.” He says there needs to be evidence of misuse of office or state funds. A House Republican introduced an impeachment resolution in…
The Alabama Senate has voted to prohibit abortion clinics from locating near public schools. Senators approved the bill Tuesday on a 27-6 vote, sending it to the House. Republican Sen. Paul Sanford is sponsoring the bill and says he wants to force an abortion clinic to move away from a school in Huntsville. The Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives…
The Alabama Senate has delayed a vote on a Colorado-style payday loan reform that would give people at least six months to pay back the loan instead of just a few weeks. Senators on Thursday postponed a vote after the bill hit opposition on the Senate floor. Republican Sen. Arthur Orr, the bill’s sponsor, said borrowers currently face oppressive fees…
The Alabama Senate has approved a lean General Fund budget that could mean cuts to Medicaid services in the state. Senators approved the$1.8 billion spending bill Thursday on a 24-10 vote, sending it to the Alabama House for consideration. The Senate-passed budget does not provide additional money for Medicaid. Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar says the agency needs an additional $100 million…
A long time U-S senator from Alabama has new competition. Marcus Bowman announced that he’s running for Senator Richard Shelby’s seat. Bowman is a businessman out of Daphne. He’s worked behind the scenes in Washington to craft legislation. Even though Shelby has millions on hand for his campaign, Bowman says it’s time for a change. The republican primary is coming up on…
