Gudger pledges to completely reverse the disputed Smith Lake bill to mend divides within Cullman County
State Senator Garlan Gadger to Repeal Controversial Annexation Bill State Senator Garlan Gadger (R-Cullman) announced on Friday his intention to repeal a previously passed bill, SB322, which aimed to facilitate a non-independent annexation related to a potential resort development near Smith Lake. In a video he shared on social media, Gadger explained that the bill […]
Gudger appoints Howe to FORGEPAC and names Skaggs as chief of staff
Leadership Changes at Alabama Capitol In a recent reorganization of high-level staff at the Alabama Capitol, Senate President Pro Tempore Gugger announced that Prime Minister Tim Howe will take charge of Forgepack’s incumbent protection program as the state prepares for the 2026 elections. Current Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Will Ainsworth, will fill the role […]
Jess Skaggs appointed Chief of Staff to Pro Tem Gudger – Tim Howe will head the 2026 election plan for Alabama Senate GOP incumbents
Alabama Senate Leadership Transition Ahead of 2026 Elections On Friday, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Gadger announced some strategic changes to his legislative team in anticipation of the 2026 election cycle. Tim Howe, who has been serving as Chief of Staff since 2023, will be leaving his position to lead the incumbent protection initiative at […]
Alabama’s Electric Cooperatives support Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger for re-election
Alabama Electric Cooperatives Support Garlan Gudger The Alabama Political Action Committee, part of the Alabama Rural Cooperative Association, announced on Monday their endorsement of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger in his leadership roles. This endorsement came from the board of directors of PAC, which consists of leaders from Alabama’s Electric Cooperatives, all of whom […]
Garlan Gudger: Alabama Legislature aims to support our rural heritage through achievements in the 2025 session
During the regular sessions of the Alabama Legislature in 2025, lawmakers have dedicated themselves to addressing the varying needs of the state, from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, and from the wiregrass to the Black Belt, covering everything from bustling cities to quiet towns. Of course, rural Alabama faces its own unique set […]
Senate Pro Tem Gudger talks about potential rule adjustments for the upcoming session
Alabama Senator Gudger (R-Kalman) mentioned he is thinking about possible adjustments to the rules for the next legislative session. Many legislators expressed frustration over local bills getting stalled in the Senate, which prevented them from being passed before the session ended. “Clearly, we didn’t manage to pass all local laws—which was a priority for me,” […]
State Sen. Gudger explains legal gambling vote in candid video to constituents – ‘set the record straight’
State Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Culman, a member of the Alabama House-Senate Conference Committee on Legal Gambling in 2024, denied the contents of a series of text messages that were circulated throughout his district over the weekend. In an Instagram video to her 22,700 followers, Rep. Goodger (R-Cullman) said she wanted to “set the record straight” […]