Legislature Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident Gudger remains under treatment at UAB following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident. StaffJuly 8, 2024
News Sen. Garlan Gudger airlifted to UAB after jet ski accident, expected to recover The two-term senator is currently in the Intensive Care Unit following his surgery. StaffJuly 5, 2024
Opinion Opinion | It’s time to invest in the industry that keeps Alabama working: Child Care The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident. Garlan GudgerMarch 26, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month. Bill BrittMay 22, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Legislature Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Elections ALFA announces round of endorsements ALFA is supporting Sens. Garlan Gudger, Will Barfoot and Donnie Chesteen along with Reps. Rhett Marques, Ben Robbins, and Chris England. Jacob HolmesDecember 10, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Garlan Gudger for State Senate Gudger will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 4 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffOctober 19, 2021
Elections Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Governor Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs. Brandon MoseleyMay 24, 2021