League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Panelists said making personal relationships with lawmakers and speaking up at public hearings are some of the best opportunities advocates have.
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Governor makes several new appointments to committees
Gov. Kay Ivey appointed over 35 people to 20 state boards and commissions in Alabama.
Speaker Ledbetter names committee replacements for Rep. Kyle South
South stepped away from office to serve as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Eight
The Alabama Legislature met for days 19 and 20 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Six
This marks the halfway point of the 2023 Legislative Session.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Three
29 committee meetings were held throughout the week.
Shelby announces committee assignments
Shelby will continue to serve as the leading Republican on the Appropriations Committee in the position of vice chairman.
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See recent postsWhy we should avoid an immediate special session for the gas tax?
Many Alabamians, including the conservative-leaning Alabama Policy Institute, agree our state needs to increase funding for roads and bridges. And Gov. Kay Ivey hasn’t yet ruled out calling the state Legislature into a special session to raise the gas tax when lawmakers convene Tuesday in Montgomery. But, is fast-tracking a $300 million tax increase a … Continued
McCutcheon announces committee chairs
On Monday, Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, announced the lawmakers who will serve as chairs and vice-chairs for the Alabama House of Representative’s 25 standing committees during the 2018 – 2022 quadrennium. “Each of these members possesses specific talents, experiences, knowledge, and leadership skills, and we worked hard to match … Continued
Sen. Doug Jones appointed to health, homeland security committees
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who recently took office as the state’s junior senator, received his committee appointments Tuesday, which include positions on the health and homeland security committees, among others. Senate leadership appointed Jones, who was sworn in Jan. 3, to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, … Continued