Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
Legislature Montgomery Rep. Thad McClammy, a ‘champion for his community,’ has passed away The long-serving state representative was a Montgomery fixture and a civil rights advocate. Josh MoonAugust 21, 2021
Legislature Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
Legislature Garrett new chairman of House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee Former Chairman Bill Poole, R-Northport, recently resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives after being appointed state finance director. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
Legislature Kenneth Paschal wins House District 73 special election Paschal is the first African-American Republican to be elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction in the 1870s. Brandon MoseleyJuly 14, 2021
Legislature Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021
Legislature Ledbetter elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference committee House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference Brandon MoseleyJuly 5, 2021
Legislature Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter to run for Alabama House Speaker Current Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon will not seek re-election in 2022. Eddie BurkhalterJune 30, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Bill Poole announces run for Alabama House speaker Poole announced he is running for the post after Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire in 2022. StaffJune 29, 2021
Governor Ivey holds ceremonial signing for lifetime pistol permit bill The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021