Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter

Elections / Legislature

Very few open or contested state House races

There will be a strong continuity of leadership in the House of Representatives between this quadrennium and the next.

April 29, 2026

Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students

The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.

April 15, 2026

Tombigbee Electric CEO celebrates completion of fiber network in Northwest Alabama

After nine years, the ambitious project brought high-speed internet to over 100,000 rural residents across eight counties.

October 22, 2025

The Ledbetter/Livingston 4th of July Breakfast is now a must-go political event

In bygone days, there were several “go to” events for statewide Alabama politicians and potential candidates. Today, there is one.

July 2, 2025

The heart of public safety: Investing in law enforcement for a safer Alabama

Public safety is the most critical component of a successful community, and sadly, we have areas in our state that are struggling with violent crime.

May 16, 2025

Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement

The resolution outlining the honor praised Speaker Ledbetter’s distinguished career.

December 18, 2024

Balancing the scales: Celebrating Alabama’s legislative triumphs

While we remain critical of laws that hinder progress, let’s also recognize these significant strides forward.

May 28, 2024

A history lesson on the UAW

Alabama has worked too hard to develop our automotive manufacturing industry to see it suffer the same fate as Michigan’s.

April 26, 2024

Sen. Katie Britt, Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter decry attacks on Israel

Recent events spark national and state-level reactions on Israel assault.

October 9, 2023