Legislation that would make significant changes to the delivery of Medicaid — changes aimed at improving outcomes and reducing costs — is headed to Gov. Robert Bentley for signature. The House of Representatives Tuesday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, that would divide the state into regions, served by groups called regional care [...]
Some other states have approved medical marijuana, and even the recreational use of marijuana, but do not expect Alabama to legalize the use of marijuana for any purpose any time soon. Supporters of medical marijuana had their opportunity to advocate for the benefits for legalization on Wednesday after pushing for months for a hearing before [...]
Gov. Robert Bentley, during an Abbeville stop, told the media he supported the court system determining the legality of electronic bingo machines that are already in the state and he supports people voting on the issue. But, according to Ebony Horton of the Dothan Eagle, Bentley said he does not expect the Legislature to take [...]
Lawmakers Wednesday night were moving new Legislative district maps into position for a final vote. The House’s Constitution, Campaigns and Elections committee approved a redistricting map for the Senate on a 6 to 1 vote Wednesday evening, a day after the Senate approved the new districts. A Senate committee was scheduled to take up the [...]
Lawmakers overseeing the redrawing of legislative districts are proposing moving a Montgomery district to Shelby County, combining two Montgomery lawmakers into one district. They proposed a map that moves District 73 in the House of Representatives, which currently includes much of central Montgomery and is represented by Rep. Joe Hubbard, to Shelby County, which is [...]