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Political analyst Jess Brown joined Leadership Perspectives to discuss some of these topics like allocated American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) money, the plans for a mega-prison costing almost a billion dollars, the bill proposed to eliminate Alabama's grocery tax, why it doesn't look like Alabama will be getting a lottery this year and more.
New state law will allow law enforcement to catch impaired drivers A new state law is giving law enforcement more tools to fight impaired driving. Posted: Jun 9, 2021 6:42 PM Posted By: Bridget Divers A new state law is giving law enforcement more tools to fight impaired driving. The effort to get the legislation passed was led by a north Alabama family and state senator. The new law known as "Danny's law" is named in honor of Danny Johnson, an Alabama A&M football player who was killed in a car accident in 2016. His father said the other driver was under the influence of drugs.
North Alabama lawmakers recap latest legislative session in Athens Tiffany Thompson © Provided by Huntsville-Decatur WAFF Lawmakers discuss legislative wrap up at Athens Public Library HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On Tuesday, Alabama lawmakers met for a legislative wrap-up at the Athens Public Library. Representative Andy Whitt and Senator Arthur Orr spoke with voters at the June 8 event. HUNTING LICENSE UPDATE Speaking with WAFF 48, Rep. Whitt said he feels overall this past legislative session went well. One of the bills that he is proud of is a bill that gives disabled vet...