State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter to be next Alabama House speaker
The Rainsville native has served in the House since 2014 and as majority leader since 2017.
Legislature
Jefferson County lawmakers to file bill to outlaw exhibition driving
Jail time, impounding, seizure of the driver's vehicle and suspension of the driver's license are among the possible penalties.
Report: One in six state bills makes it easier to arrest, convict and sentence
The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."
Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session
The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.
Legislators Ledbetter, Orr call for excess funds to go toward tax rebate
The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.
Sen. Randy Price, wife arrested for loose cattle
Arrest warrants were issued after a neighbor filed complaints.
Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
The party said the "regressive" 4 percent state grocery tax increases food insecurity for Alabama families.
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
Currently, registered voters in Alabama do not register with a political party prior to voting in state primaries.
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Holley, who retires from the Alabama Senate in November, has represented Coffee, Dale, Pike and Covington counties in the Senate for six terms.
July 1, 2022
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.