Kenneth Paschal wins House District 73 special election
Paschal is the first African-American Republican to be elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction in the 1870s.
Legislature
Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature
API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.
Ledbetter elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference committee
House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference
Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter to run for Alabama House Speaker
Current Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon will not seek re-election in 2022.
State Rep. Bill Poole announces run for Alabama House speaker
Poole announced he is running for the post after Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire in 2022.
June 29, 2021
Ivey holds ceremonial signing for lifetime pistol permit bill
The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties.
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon won’t seek re-election
Mac McCutcheon, a Republican, has served as the leader of the House since 2016.
Rep. Will Dismukes indicted on felony theft charge
Dismukes said he will not resign, but if convicted, he would be automatically removed from office.
Alabama ABLE savings account holders receive tax deduction
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Alabama Act 2021-514 to establish this incentive to aid the disability community in their savings journey.
June 18, 2021
Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation
Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.