Legislature State House leaders Reed and Ledbetter hire new communications heads These personnel changes signal a new chapter for the Alabama legislative communication channels. Bill BrittOctober 30, 2023
Legislature House school safety commission starts new discussion at speaker’s behest The commission is being revived after being created in 2016 and making recommendations to the Legislature in 2018. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature House speaker congratulates members on a “historic” legislative session Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Why were there no gambling bills this session? The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling. Patrick DarringtonJune 6, 2023
Legislature Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities. Patrick DarringtonApril 21, 2023
Legislature House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter to appear on Simply Southern TV Ledbetter will appear on Simply Southern TV in a featured interview with co-host Kevin Worthington. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Paschal appointed vice chair of military, veterans committee Paschal said he believes his 21 years of Army service will bring a needed perspective to the committee. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023