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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

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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth promotes Catherine Gayle Fuller to chief of staff

Fuller previously served as deputy chief of staff, overseeing policy initiatives and acting as spokesperson.

August 8, 2025

Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets

Gudger has hired Ashley McLain, a veteran education advocate and public policy professional with 23 years of experience

February 5, 2025

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed appoints Jerime Reid as chief of staff

Previously serving as COO, Reid was responsible for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across city departments.

January 8, 2025

Reed announces departure of longtime chief of staff, names replacement

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed's longtime chief of staff, Derek Trotter, is stepping down.

August 17, 2023

State auditor announces new chief of staff

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced Hope Scarborough's appointment as his new chief of staff.

February 8, 2023

GOP speaker nominee Ledbetter selects key staff members

Jade Wagner, a DeKalb County native, will serve as Ledbetter’s deputy chief of staff.

December 21, 2022

Jesse Skaggs named chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

Skaggs is scheduled to assume duties as chief of staff beginning Oct. 1.

August 26, 2022

Shelby hires Watson Donald as new chief of staff

Donald, a native of Mobile, previously served on the Senator’s staff in his Washington, D.C. office.

July 13, 2021

Reed Phillips promoted to ALGOP executive director

Alabama Republican Party political director Reed Phillips has been elevated to executive director.

December 14, 2020

Congressman-elect Jerry Carl names chief of staff

Carl announced that Chad Carlough will be his chief of staff.

December 1, 2020