“It’s off my shoulders now, it’s in the House, so it’s nice to move it on out,” said a relieved-looking Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, who sponsored the four-bill education spending package.
The Alabama Legislature sees bills regarding medicaid eligibility, hospital tax credits, hemp products and medical consent.
Ryans Creek Baptist Church in Bremen will hold its 18th annual fishing tournament at Smith Lake Park on May 3. The event will feature guest speaker Travis Sharpe from Unsheltered International.
Crafting the budget was particularly challenging this year, said Senate Finance and Taxation Education Chair Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur.
Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, said he was made aware Wednesday morning “that a handful of House members received packages in the mail containing expletive images and other inappropriate materials.”
Redeemer Community Church in Avondale has announced plans to expand its campus by acquiring a portion of the former Trinity Medical Center site on Montclair Road, the church said in a statement.
Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men’s basketball program, the university announced Wednesday (April 9).
Two bills that would more strictly enforce eligibility for Medicaid and food stamps in Alabama passed out of the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee last week amid pushback from low-income and child advocacy groups.
