Legislature organizational session begins next week
Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session.
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Alabama Legislature must extend Alabama Jobs Act to keep economic incentives in place
A joint commission recommended earlier this month that the act be extended and the $350 million cap be increased, although it did not recommend how much to increase that cap.
New HD94 Rep. Fidler is a “farm girl living the American dream”
Fidler served as horticulturist for Eufaula for eight years and as public works director for the city of Fairhope for 16 years.
Ivey promotes bipartisanship in speech to new lawmakers
Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address.
ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday.
Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions
Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.
GOP Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces second round of committee chairs
Ledbetter will install the committee chairs if he is elected as Speaker by the full House, as is expected.
December 7, 2022
Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion
Hulsey's son is on the autism spectrum, and she worked to ensure law enforcement approach people with "invisible disabilities" appropriately.
Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama
Robertson said broadband access is a top concern as he joins the Legislature.
Newly elected Rep. Brock Colvin will be youngest member of the Alabama Legislature
Colvin said he believes his age will allow him to connect with young voters on the issues and topics important to them.