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,” […]
Alabama Senate Pro Tem expresses reluctance about legal gaming discussions in the 2026 session.

The effort to push through a legal gaming bill in Alabama for 2024 fizzled out quietly at the end of the legislative session, as it failed to garner any votes in the Alabama Senate. This attempt essentially wrapped up the discussions surrounding a law filed by State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) for 2025, which also […]
Yavapai Speaks: Interviews with Sen Mark Finchem, and Rep. Neal Carter, Speaker Pro Tem of the Arizona House

On the first day of the Arizona State Legislature, Dr. Lyle Rapacki interviews Senator Mark Finchem and House Pro Tem Congressman Neil Carter. Both men spoke extensively about the session’s priorities, including border security, cybersecurity, inflation and public safety. Sen. Finchem spoke about several issues facing Yavapai County, including rodeo grounds, State Route 89 running […]
2024 will be ‘very busy session’ for lawmakers, Pro Tem Reed says

State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said the Alabama Legislature could accomplish a lot when lawmakers reconvene in Montgomery on Feb. 6, with just over a month left. . lead Discussed Sessions scheduled for Friday in the Capitol Journal. “It's going to be a very busy session with a lot going on right from the start,” […]
Yavapai County Superior Court Seeks Public Comment for Judge Pro Tem Applicants

open audio article player To staff | upon July 30, 2023 Article audio is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Talking Glass Media work. The High Court welcomes public comment on applicants for the position of Judge Protem in Division A, which was vacated by Professor Emeritus Debra R. Phelan’s appointment to the […]
Coconino County Superior Court Presiding Judge discusses the role of pro tem judges

For the Coconino County Superior Court, the interim judge’s service is not necessarily temporary. “That’s how I started. I went from being a full-time magistrate to being a full-time judge on the judicial court and then a part-time high court judge,” said Dan Slayton of Coconino County Superior Court. the judge said. judge. Coconino County […]