Legislature
Ledbetter will install the committee chairs if he is elected as Speaker by the full House, as is expected.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
Alabama Speaker of the House stories
Legislature
The Rainsville native has served in the House since 2014 and as majority leader since 2017.
Elections
Rigsby is running for the seat currently held by Speaker Mac McCutcheon, who is not seeking re-election.
News
Clouse, who's served for 27 years, will challenge Nathaniel Ledbetter.
Legislature
Poole announced he is running for the post after Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire in 2022.
State
In 2018, Rep. Ritchie Whorton reported the theft. Three years later, there's been little investigation. No one will say why.
Legislature
Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter To paraphrase Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, Mike Hubbard can’t handle the truth. In a recent...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard made an uncharacteristic video to announce his reelection bid...