Opinion Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s labor shortage The U.S. Chamber classified Alabama as one of the "most severe" labor and worker shortage states. Nathaniel LedbetterSeptember 7, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office Ledbetter will serve as chair of the 79th SLC Annual Meeting, to be held in Alabama in summer 2025. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter names committee replacements for Rep. Kyle South South stepped away from office to serve as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2023
Special Session House unlikely to correct drug-related manslaughter bill in special session If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September. Jacob HolmesJune 30, 2023
Legislature New reapportionment committee appointments announced The 22-member committee will replace the current six-member committee. Samuel StettheimerJune 21, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The 2023 Legislative Session was … kinda good? In a time of legislative upheaval all around, Alabama's 2023 Legislative Session was surprisingly productive and sane. Josh MoonJune 13, 2023
Legislature Opinion | Alabama elected officials showed leadership with “The Game Plan” This package of bills served as an example of significant, well-thought-out, targeted legislation. Bill BrittMay 2, 2023
Legislature Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | House speaker: Enhancing Alabama’s competitive edge Over the next four years, we need to do everything we can to position Alabama to prosper. Nathaniel LedbetterMarch 30, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023