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Gov. Bentley and Sen. Ward kicking off the sales tax holiday in Alabaster.
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What I've been doing lately:
May 14
- SenCamWard: In Alabaster preparing for economic development trade show coming up. Lots of preparation to meet with potential new businesses #economy
- SenCamWard: Legis. Sine Die is Wednesday. Big items still in Senate- #immigration budgets, court cost bill and Mediciad. Will be a long one #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: .@jeffamy no those numbers just include state & local expenditures, not federal dollars.
- SenCamWard: .@jeffamy no those numbers just include state & local expenditures, not federal dollars.
- SenCamWard: .@schroddybach according to NEA stats AL teachers make just below Natl Avg at 28th in US. Agree though that more money needed for supplues
- SenCamWard: .@jasondcooper very good point b/c local taxes are MUCH higher in Over the Mtn schools than Black Belt schools. Again disparity in local $$
- SenCamWard: .@jasondcooper very good point b/c local taxes are MUCH higher in Over the Mtn schools than Black Belt schools. Again disparity in local $$
- SenCamWard: .@jasondcooper actually Shelby Cty has higher property taxes than most neighbors. Constitution limits amount sales tax school bds can raise
- SenCamWard: As we enter the last day of session w/ budgets being big issue, glad was able to stir up the online debate tonight on education. #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Gov poised to sign bill by Rep Randy Wood & I that will crack down on false impersonation of a law enforcement officer #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Gov poised to sign bill by Rep Randy Wood & I that will crack down on false impersonation of a law enforcement officer #alpolitics
May 15
- SenCamWard: Not sure where number comes from “@ShaneWeldon: @SenCamWard did the $10m reported loss by HB56 include lost taxation on sales, income, etc?”
- SenCamWard: Thanks again to all groups who helped get final passage- Bill would give panel the power to alter sentences http://t.co/UqFeyM0c #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: I believe we could all come up w/ studies to back our own views up. Unemployment is down, state rev. up “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
- SenCamWard: Could point to 7 new foreign cos. locating to AL in last 12 months. There are studies showing both sides @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
- SenCamWard: In fairness I think both sides studies that agree w/ their view & claim it as legit. “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
- SenCamWard: The real answer on economic impact will be whether state jobs & revenue go up or down over next 12 months @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
- SenCamWard: Tomorrow the Senate goes into session which will likely last all day & into evening. Also, expecting Gov to call special session for Thurs.
- SenCamWard: New legisl lines expected to be introduced Thursday RT @clantonadv Proposed districts divide Chilton County http://t.co/lPXfm12V
- Shelby County Reporter: Ward’s sentencing reform bill passes legislature
May 16
- SenCamWard: Senate now in session. Debating Beason substitute #immigration bill. Will be a long day #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Senate debate on immigration continues to drag on & hopeful that we will soon be able to move on to budgets #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Protestors again at State House blocking floor access. Looks like we are now moving past immigration & moving to budgets #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: At the microphone getting the Senate to confirm the House changes to my expedited court docket bill. #alpolitics #ALGOP
- SenCamWard: Last minute scrambling on Sine Die night to get bills through. Everyone wanting to get their issues before time expires in hours #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Court costs bill stalls, now moving to a non-controversial calendar of about 30 bills. Gen Fund coming soon #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: RT @alabasternews: Proposed districts bring changes to county: Shelby County would see significant changes to its Alabama Senate an... h ...
- SenCamWard: It is safe to say the court cost bill is now on life support. Looking less & less likely #courts will get money they & face severe cuts
- SenCamWard: @jimfuhr @sencamward Court Cost bill about to be back up. Pretty much do or die time for the courts. Close vote ahead.
- SenCamWard: After a LONG series of negotiations the Court Cost bill passes. Tough bill but thank you for all involved in negotiations #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Actually got a Gen Fund compromise. Session about to end here at 14 minutes till midnight. Medicaid protected #alpolitics
May 17
- SenCamWard: Sine Die. Glad the legislature just adjourned. #alpolit
- SenCamWard: Passed a balanced budget and hopefully will be able to pass reapportionment in special session. #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Special session has been called on reapportionment and immigration #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: Just finished an end of session interview w/ @1011TheSource discussing immigration, Medicaid, & budgets #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: RT @Birmingham_News: Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley calls special session to start today: Gov. Robert Bentley has called the Alabama Leg... ...
- SenCamWard: Redistricting meeting. Democrats not pleased with proposed lines. Propose more dominant minority based districts #alpolitics
- SenCamWard: RT @SecondFront: Bentley says he will sign next year's state budgets into law http://t.co/K7VyOTVA //
- SenCamWard: I'm happy w/ new lines “@ronwhitney59: @sencamward You've done a gr8 job Sen, pls don't let them change your district too much”
- SenCamWard: Sen Judiciary Committee will take up redistricting bill tomorrow at 10:30 am. #alpolitics #ALGOP
- AG Announces Passage of More Bills in Legislative Package