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

Debbie Wood

Elections

Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat

Nelson prevailed in the Republican runoff, moving on to face Democratic opposition in the February 2026 special election.

November 19, 2025

Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage

Nelson holds strong lead over Dixon and Messer in HD38 special GOP primary, though undecided voters remain a major factor.

September 11, 2025

Garrett Dixon enters race for Alabama House District 38

Conservative farmer and businessman Garrett Dixon launches campaign, vowing to represent rural Chambers and Lee counties with small-town values.

August 21, 2025

House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits

Rep. Marilyn Lands said HB29, which would further restrict unemployment benefits, is “not in the spirit of Jesus.”

February 6, 2025

Post-election audit bill moves forward

The duty to conduct the audit would fall on canvassing boards in each county.

May 25, 2023

House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk

The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.

April 7, 2023

Rep. Wood on WestRock lockout: “I am very much on the side of management”

She said that if the workers don’t like it, they can go work somewhere else.

December 20, 2022

Republicans select new leadership in the Legislature

Because Republicans represent a supermajority, nomination for a House leadership post is tantamount to election.

November 11, 2022

Debbie Wood announces re-election bid in Alabama House District 38

House District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties.

September 17, 2021

Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation

The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency.

April 21, 2021