Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip
Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure.
Chambliss selected to serve as Senate majority whip
As majority whip, Chambliss will work to advance the party's platform and guide member participation.
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.
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.
Britt joins senators Blackburn, Hyde-Smith in border visit
The senators are touring drug and human trafficking hotspots along the border.
ALGOP votes no confidence on Ronna McDaniel leadership
McDaniel is being challenged by Harmeet Dhillon, who represented Donald Trump in lawsuits related to the 2020 election.
House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy
The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund.
State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case
Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law.
Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13
Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date.
Legislature organizational session begins next week
Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session.