Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger and Rep. Jamie Kiel, which will strengthen the fairness and integrity of Alabama elections. Upon signing the bill banning ballot harvesting, the governor issued the following statement: “Here in Alabama, we are
“This bill makes it illegal to pay or receive payment to assist voters in completing an absentee ballot application, known commonly as ballot harvesting. This bill would prevent absentee ballot brokers and third parties from manipulating the absentee ballot process and from intimidating or
Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, had sponsored a similar bill in 2023, though it ultimately never made its way to Ivey’s desk. On Thursday, Kiel argued on behalf of Gudger’s version of the bill, and said that the intent of the legislation was “to keep people from profiting from the election
“This bill would prevent absentee ballot brokers and third parties from manipulating the absentee voting process and intimidating or confusing absentee voters. This bill does not change voter outreach efforts in the state,” said Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, who carried the bill in the House
MONTGOMERY — The contentious bill restricting ballot harvesting in Alabama cleared the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday. The Senate passed the bill last month. Since the House committee amended it, the Senate must now concur with the changes before it can go to Gov. Kay Ivey for her
House District 18 State Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, said the state is in a good spot with its budgets, both general fund and education. “We are looking forward past this year, of course, and have done stress tests on the budget. In my view we have been very conservative in the last
Creekmore said State Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, contacted him several months ago and discussed the amount of littler along the U.S. 72 west corridor. U.S. 72 is used to haul debris to the Cherokee Industrial Landfill, which is located near the Barton-Riverfront Industrial Park. CLICK HERE
TUSCUMBIA — A $15,000 grant will allow Colbert County District Attorney Hal Hughston III to modernize the equipment used by his staff. The money is being provided by the Colbert County Community Development Committee, which disburses money from the Tennessee Valley Authority’s in-lieu of
The Colbert County District Attorney’s Office received a $15,000 grant on Wednesday from the Colbert County Community Development Commission to support upgrades in services and resources. Sen. Larry Stutts, Rep. Kerry Underwood and Rep. Jamie Kiel presented the check to District Attorney Hal
Guest speaker Rep. Jamie Kiel kicked off the Franklin County Education Retirees Association meetings for the new calendar year Oct. 18. The meeting took place at the Russellville First Methodist Church ministry center. Kiel said that more than 1,000 pieces of legislation were introduced, but