Education RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools. Wesley WalterApril 23, 2025
Legislature Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families These measures would save Alabamians approximately $314.6 million annually. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2025
Legislature House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature Economic Development Association presents 2023 Legislator of the Year awards Sen. Gudger and Rep. Garrett were selected based on their roles in the development and passage of the The Game Plan. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Legislature $11.5 billion education budget passes out of Legislature The three main issues between the chambers were the tax rebate, a savings account and a K-12 capital grant program. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Legislature House Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces intentions for major committee chairs Because Republicans hold a 77-member supermajority in the Alabama House, Ledbetter’s selection as the GOP Speaker nominee is considered tantamount to election. StaffNovember 30, 2022
Legislature House passes $8.1 billion education budget The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Elections ALFA announces endorsements of state lawmakers ALFA endorsed state senators Dan Roberts and Greg Reed and state representatives Danny Garrett and Joe Lovvorn. StaffNovember 15, 2021
News Three new laws Governor Ivey says will improve Alabama business By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently signed into law Senate Bill 316, House Bill 242 and House Bill... Brandon MoseleyJune 7, 2017