alabamareflector.com1w ago
Bill that would have allowed firings of library board members fails in Alabama Legislature
A bill that would have allowed local governments to fire library board members failed to get a final vote before the Alabama Legislature ended its 2026 session last week. SB 26, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would have allowed either county commissions or city councils to remove members of their respective library boards at […]
Podcast · Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!2w ago
Montgomery's Safety Crisis: Senator's Warning
State Senator Chris Elliott discusses the failure of Senate Bill 298, which aimed to set minimum staffing rules for police in Montgomery and Huntsville. Elliott blames rising crime on Mayor Steven Reeds reluctance to hire more police, despite denials from Reed and his chief. Elliott predicts incoming Governor Tommy Tuberville will intervene, potentially calling in the National Guard. He warns of failed leadership in Montgomery and impending changes, regardless of Mayor Reeds stance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e1ccaeac2065062
Podcast · Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!3w ago
Alabama Senate's Power Play: Rules Shift Looms
With the Alabama Senate sessions final weeks approaching, Republicans are rushing to pass bills, while Democrats hold the power to slow things down. State Senator Chris Elliott warns that excessive obstruction could lead to rule changes, potentially altering the Senates dynamics long-term. The outcome hinges on cooperation and negotiation, making this a pivotal moment in Alabamas political landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3922298b8718b27
Yellowhammer News1mo ago
Alabama Legislature sends school bus driver, public safety retiree bill to governor
The Alabama Legislature awarded final passage Thursday to a bill allowing retired public employees to return to work as school bus drivers and public safety officers without losing their retirement benefits. HB138, jointly sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) and State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), combines two separate measures addressing staffing shortages in school […] The post Alabama Legislature sends school bus driver, public safety retiree bill to governor appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News1mo ago
Alabama Legislature passes bill blocking officers from boarding boats for random safety inspections
The Alabama House and Senate have given final passage to legislation prohibiting law enforcement officers from stopping or boarding vessels for safety or marine sanitation equipment inspections without probable cause. HB254, sponsored by State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) and carried in the Senate by Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), extends to Alabama waterways the same standard […] The post Alabama Legislature passes bill blocking officers from boarding boats for random safety inspections appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Coastal PAC rolls out first 2026 endorsements in Baldwin, Mobile County Alabama GOP primaries
Coastal PAC endorsements are shaping several key coastal Alabama Republican primary races, with the business‑backed political organization announcing its first round of legislative endorsements ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary election. Coastal 150 and its affiliated political arm, Coastal PAC, endorsed incumbent legislators State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne), State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), State […] The post Coastal PAC rolls out first 2026 endorsements in Baldwin, Mobile County Alabama GOP primaries appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Sheriff Hoss Mack endorses State Sen. Chris Elliott for re-election
Former Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack has endorsed Alabama State Sen. Chris Elliott (R‑Josephine) in his bid for re-election for Senate District 32, lending his support ahead of the May 19 primary election. The endorsement marks a significant show of support as Hoss Mack endorses Chris Elliott in one of Baldwin County’s closely watched Republican […] The post Sheriff Hoss Mack endorses State Sen. Chris Elliott for re-election appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
State Sen. Chris Elliott strongly opposes proposed 4,500-acre Baldwin County solar farm, will ‘affect quality of life’
State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) on Wednesday announced his opposition to a proposed 4,500-acre solar energy complex in Stockton, joining a growing wave of local resistance to the project. The solar farms are being developed by Nashville-based Silicon Ranch to power Meta’s data center under construction south of Montgomery. The two facilities, known as Stockton […] The post State Sen. Chris Elliott strongly opposes proposed 4,500-acre Baldwin County solar farm, will ‘affect quality of life’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Elliott to carry Barnes’ bill making disrupting church a felony: ‘We don’t need Minnesota’s mess’
Last week, State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper) introduced HB363 to make disrupting a worship service a felony under Alabama law, on the heels of the recent disruption of a worship service by anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, where they targeted the pastor for his service as a local ICE field office director. And now, he has […] The post Elliott to carry Barnes’ bill making disrupting church a felony: ‘We don’t need Minnesota’s mess’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Alabama lawmakers send ‘Save Our Bay’ mud dumping ban to Governor Ivey
The Alabama Legislature gave final passage Tuesday to HB181, legislation banning the dumping of dredged sediment in Mobile Bay. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) and State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), prohibits the practice known as “mud dumping,” in which sediment from shipping channel dredging is sprayed into the bay. Environmentalists say […] The post Alabama lawmakers send ‘Save Our Bay’ mud dumping ban to Governor Ivey appeared first on Yellowhammer News .