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
State Speaker Ledbetter offers sympathy to tornado victims Ledbetter will visit Autauga and Dallas counties Saturday to survey the damage. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature New House rules give more power to committees, change local bill contest process Committee amendments will now be completed in committee instead of requiring a vote on the floor. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Ledbetter announces final round of proposed committee chairs These are the final seven representatives that he plans to appoint as committee chairs StaffDecember 22, 2022