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.
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Hulsey elected freshman rep to Alabama House GOP leadership
Hulsey was elected to the post during the recent organizational session.
January 23, 2023
New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation
Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council.
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.
ALGOP praises Paschal bill that would make parental rights “fundamental rights”
Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting.
Paschal pre-files bill to make parental rights “fundamental rights”
Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute.
Alabama Senate minority announces leadership
Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group.
House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees
The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process.
Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip
Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure.
Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak
At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.