Tag: Alabama Legislature
LaTanya Millhouse, Alabama House of Representatives, District 52
Eric Major, Alabama House of Representatives, District 52
Kelvin Datcher, Alabama House of Representatives, District 52
Dedra Campbell, Alabama House of Representatives, District 52
Alabama Pharmacists Urge Lawmakers to Pass HB238
Supporters of the legislation say it would create a more transparent reimbursement system for struggling pharmacies. The bill’s opponents worry it could drive up insurance costs.
Special Elections Set to Replace Former Rep. John Rogers; Rogers Officially Resigns
John Rogers officially has resigned from the Alabama Legislature after more than 40 years representing his district, and the governor Monday set a special primary election for June 18 and general election for Oct. 1 to choose his replacement. Read more.
As Alabama Tries to Legalize Sports Betting, Advocates Point to Neighboring States’ Success
Increased tax revenues in states like Louisiana are one reason many pro-sports betting Alabamians say it’s time to catch up to neighbors in the Gulf South. Read more.
Prosecutors Recommend Home Detention, Fine for Rogers on Fraud and Obstruction Plea
State Rep. John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives, agreed Monday to resign his office and plead guilty to fraud and obstruction charges.
Rogers, an 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat, is accused in a kickback scheme that involved giving $400,000 from the taxpayer-funded Jefferson County Community Service Fund to the Piper Davis Youth Baseball League and then, along with his assistant, receiving $200,00 of that money back. Read more.
Rep. Rogers Set to Plead Guilty, Resign in Connection With Fraud Scheme
DEVELOPING — State Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, has agreed to resign his office and plead guilty to charges in connection with a scheme to defraud a Jefferson County fund intended to provide for school construction, school boards and public projects. Read more.
The Alabama Legislature is returning. Here’s what to expect.
The Alabama Legislature will kick off the 2024 session on Tuesday with work on the state’s two budgets and a host of other issues awaiting them.
Lawmakers this year are expected to take up legislation that would create a voucher-like program for schools in the state and possible legislation creating mandatory kindergarten or something very close to it. Legislators may also consider bills on gambling; ethics and trafficking and kidnapping. Read more.
