Looking back on the 2024 Session
The session was demanding at times, but my colleagues and I made significant progress.
2024 Legislative Session
House member: Blame 15 Alabama senators for gambling legislation failing
As lawmakers continue to get heat from constituents over gambling legislation failing, there is really only one group to blame.
How ALEC affects Alabama legislation
The American Legislative Exchange Council influences bills behind the scenes in the state.
Gov. Ivey signs bill establishing School of Healthcare Sciences
The new residential high school will be built in Demopolis and will open in the fall of 2026.
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See recent postsAPR’s worst bills of the 2024 legislative session
Bad pieces of legislation were offered up during the 2024 session, and several of them made it across the finish line.
May 14, 2024
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See recent postsLedbetter sets new leadership standard in Alabama House
Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment.
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See recent postsThe problem of unserious lawmakers
Several members of the Alabama Legislature aren't exactly taking the job seriously, and their colleagues have started to take notice.
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See recent posts2024 session: A stark slide into ideological extremism
The session tipped the scales further toward a future where individual rights and personal freedoms are dictated by a radicalized Legislature.
Medical Association applauds bill to enhance school cardiac emergency preparedness
The proposal, House Bill 290, requires K-12 schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan.
May 13, 2024
Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling
Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.