ALCAP Alert
State Rep. Ginny Shaver on Adoption in Alabama
On Monday, April 3rd, ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis welcomed State Representative Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg) onto Priority Talk Radio to discuss House Bill 101 (HB101), which would make the adoption process faster and more streamlined. “The adoption code had not been touched in 30 years, so it was very outdated. I had some ideas…
Read MoreSpecial Session
Last week, the Alabama State Legislature held a Special Session. In that Session, called by Governor Ivey, the only legislative issue was allocating the remaining $1 Billion plus from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Senate, House of Representatives, and Governor came to an agreement appropriating the money on broadband, water/sewer, health care, and storm…
Read MoreALCAP Prayer Rally
On March 9th, a large group of legislators, pastors, and citizens came together for the ALCAP Prayer Rally at the Alabama State House steps. This was the second consecutive year that ALCAP had organized the rally. Prayers were focused on interceding for those who serve our state in government work. ALCAP President and CEO Greg…
Read More2023 Legislative Session Begins
ALCAP President Greg Davis led in prayer for the opening session of the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. It was a special honor with so many senators’ family members present to celebrate the first day of the session. Special thanks to Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (pictured below) for the honor. ALCAP has been serving the Alabama…
Read MoreDr. George Barna on the Issues That Matter Most This November
Dr. George Barna, who is with the Cultural Research Center, discussed his latest research concerning the upcoming November elections with ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis on Monday, October 31st. They covered the issues that matter most to the public, including inflation and crime. They also talked about the issues that prospective voters cared about…
Read MoreGambling Issues in Alabama
On Wednesday, October 19, attorney Eric Johnston of The Southeast Law Institute joined ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis on Priority Talk to update the citizens of Alabama on various gambling issues in the state. They walk through the history of gambling in the state, and bring the conversation to the present day. With the…
Read MoreThe Fight Against Legalized Marijuana in Alabama
On Thursday, October 13, ALCAP President and CEO Greg Davis joined with ALCAP advisor Christine Carr in releasing an open letter to Alabama urging them to be aware and act against the acceptance of medical marijuana in their community. They write that many innocent people with honest intentions are tricked into supporting a movement that…
Read MoreGovernor Ivey Signs VCAP and Bathroom Bills
Great news to report! Governor Ivey has signed both SB184 and HB322! SB184, also known as the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection act, prevents parents from allowing hormone blockers and/or surgical procedures to be used on their children under the age of 19. There are exceptions in the legislation for using hormone blockers, but they…
Read MoreFinal Week – Alabama Legislative Session 2022
SEXUAL ISSUES RELATED TO CHILDREN On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the last day of the Regular Session, we experienced two stunning victories in the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama Senate passed HB322 that requires school children to use the bathroom that matches their sex at birth. An amendment was added that prevents sexual orientation from being taught…
Read MoreWeek 12 – Alabama Legislative Session 2022
GAMBLING As reported in our “ALCAP Alert!” earlier this week, the competing gambling expansion bills in the House and Senate cancelled out one another. Both sets of bills could not find enough support, so the leadership in both houses have decided to stop pushing all gambling for the 2022 Regular Session. This is good news,…
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