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‘We could call it KayCare’: Alabama Democrats push governor for Medicaid expansion Updated Mar 16, 2021; Several Democratic lawmakers are pushing Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to accept more than $900 million in the COVID stimulus bill to expand Medicaid to the state’s low-income adults. “I don’t care whether we call it Obamacare,” said Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro. “We could call it Kaycare. It could be Alabama Health Care. But we need to expand Medicaid and the time to do it is r...

Senate delays vote on bill to curb pandemic powers KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama senators on Thursday delayed action on a bill that would curtail the powers of the governor and state health officer in a pandemic or other health emergency. The proposal by Republican Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn would require legislators to get involved to extend a public health emergency past 120 days. It would also require the governor to sign off on orders...

The proposal by Republican Sen. Tom Whatley would require legislators to get involved to extend a public health emergency past 120 days.

Alabama senators debated a bill to limit some of the governor’s power during a public health emergency.

Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, filed the new proposal Tuesday.

Alabama Senate Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Bill In a 6-3 vote last week, Alabama’s Senate Judiciary Committee has allowed a cannabis crime redesignation bill to move onto the full senate to be further discussed. If approved, Alabamians found in possession of marijuana by police will only be subject to a small fine instead of facing jail time. This is the same committee that is currently working to get a medical cannabis bill approved, which would legalize small amounts of medical...

Alabama Senate rejects proposal for lottery, casinos; bill falls 2 votes short Updated Mar 10, 2021; Posted Mar 09, 2021 Sen. Del Marsh, lectern on the right, discusses an amendment to his lottery and casino bill by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, lectern on the left. Facebook Share The Alabama Senate has rejected a bill to allow a lottery and casinos in Alabama. The bill, by Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, is a proposed constitutional amendment that required 21 votes to pass the 35-member Senate. It ...

Sen. Del Marsh disappointed at defeat of bill, says Alabama deserves vote on lottery, casinos Updated Mar 09, 2021; Posted Mar 09, 2021 Sen. Del Marsh, lectern on the right, discusses an amendment to his lottery and casino bill by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, lectern on the left. Facebook Share Sen. Del Marsh said today he was disappointed the Senate didn’t allow what he thinks most people in Alabama want, a chance to vote on whether to allow a lottery and casinos in the state. “Honestly, ...

HIGH-profile PSNI officer Bobby Singleton has been promoted following the departure of the force’s most senior female officer. Mr Singleton will temporarily act as Assistant Chief Constable for community safety while a long-term appointment is sought. It follows the departure of Barbara Gray, who is leaving the PSNI’s crime operations department to become Deputy Assistant Commissioner with London’s Metropolitan Police. She is being replaced by Assistant Chief Constable Mark McEwan. Chief ...

Alabama Senate votes down gambling, lottery bill Alabama Senate votes down gambling, lottery bill By Lydia Nusbaum and WSFA Staff | March 9, 2021 at 5:04 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 4:00 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Senate has voted down a bill that would have given residents a chance to vote on expanding gambling and establishing a lottery in the state. The legislation needed 21 votes to pass the chamber and move to the House but failed on a vote of 19-13. The senators who ...