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Legislature organizational session begins next week

Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session.

January 6, 2023

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.

December 19, 2022

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.

December 16, 2022

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.

December 15, 2022

ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday.

December 12, 2022

Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions

Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.

December 8, 2022

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.

December 2, 2022

Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama

Robertson said broadband access is a top concern as he joins the Legislature.

December 1, 2022

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.

November 17, 2022