ALCAP Alert
Dr. Mendenhall on the Dangers of ESG in Alabama
*Update: Anti-ESG bill 261 passed both the House and the Senate. It awaits the Governor’s signature to become law* The rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies is dangerous to corporate America (and therefore, the individual consumer) because it pressures companies to align themselves with a woke, progressive agenda in order to receive investment…
Read MoreThe Healthcare Visitation Rights Bill (SB113) Is Signed!
ALCAP was proud to be included in the bill signing (first picture) for hospital visitation rights for families and clergy and the press conference (second picture). The bill was sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, with ALCAP President Greg Davis having a hand in ensuring the inclusion of clergy in the bill. Now, the bill is…
Read MoreState Legislators Introduce Bill to Protect Children from Drag Shows
House Bill 401––sponsored by State Representatives Arnold Mooney (Indian Springs), Jamie Kiel (Russellville), Scott Stadthagen (Hartselle), Mack Butler (Rainbow City) and Jim Carns (Vestavia Hills)––was introduced in the State Legislature to protect children from perverse displays of sexuality by adding drag shows to the list of “sexual conduct” prohibited in public places where minors are…
Read MoreSen. Larry Stutts on School Choice
On Friday, April 28th, ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis talked with Alabama State Senator Larry Stutts (Tuscumbia) on Priority Talk Radio about his current school choice bill – The PRICE ACT. Sen. Stutts said that he has been motivated for a long time to improve Alabama’s education system, and has researched how to do…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer (Thursday, May 4th)
The United States of America has a long-held belief in the power of prayer. Thursday marks this year’s National Day of Prayer, established as the time when Americans nationwide pray for their country. For generations, presidents and governors of both parties have issued proclamations calling for a National Day of Prayer. In 1775, the Continental…
Read MorePornography Bill Concerning Filters on Cell Phones and Tablets
Pornography is a massive problem in this country. We do not want our kids to be exposed to it, and there are promising developments in the Alabama Legislature concerning this topic. There is a bill (HB 298) being put forward by Rep. Chris Sells (Greenville) that would require manufacturers of certain Internet-enabled devices to automatically…
Read MorePro-Life Legislation: Pregnancy Resource Act
*This bill passed the House. It died in the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee chaired by Sen. Arthur Orr (Decatur), along with all other tax credit bills* ALCAP’s top legislative priority was the Pregnancy Resource Act, which was sponsored in the House of Representatives by Rep. Jamie Kiel (Russellville). This bill would have provided a…
Read MoreALCAP Opposes Effort to Expand Liquor Sales with “Cocktails in a Can”
*To listen to ALCAP President Greg Davis discuss this issue, click here* The alcohol industry is pushing a bill in the Alabama Legislature that would greatly expand the sale of liquor in Alabama, lead to more underage drinking, and increase drunk driving and drunk-driving deaths. Senate Bill 194, sponsored by Sens. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, and…
Read MoreRep. Ed Oliver on the Divisive Concepts Bill
On Friday, April 14th, State Representative Ed Oliver (Dadeville) joined ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis on Priority Talk Radio to discuss the Divisive Concepts Bill (HB7) he has introduced in the Alabama House. Although the term itself is not in the bill, HB7 is often referred to as the “CRT Bill” (Critical Race Theory).…
Read MoreAG Steve Marshall on the Recent Bingo Hall Raids
On Thursday, April 13th, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discussed the Jefferson County bingo hall raids with ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis on Priority Talk Radio. Much of the gambling that occurs in Alabama is illegal, and Steve Marshall is taking steps to curb it. “The Supreme Court, on multiple occasions, has made it…
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