Garlan Gudger

The Voice of Alabama Politics

The V: Alabama session ends quietly as power shifts and GOP tensions rise

A cautious session ended with key issues untouched, Senate power subtly reshuffled and Republican divisions spilling into view before election season.

April 13, 2026

Senate changes rules to reduce lieutenant governor’s role, add new committee

The rules changes reduce the influence of the lieutenant governor in the Senate by significantly increasing that of the president pro tempore.

Chance Phillips

April 3, 2026

Pro Tem Gudger announces “Power To The People Act,” expanding PSC to seven elected seats

Garlan Gudger proposed expanding the Alabama Public Service Commission to seven elected seats while prohibiting utility rate increases through 2029.

March 11, 2026

Alabama Senate votes to repeal controversial annexation law

The move reverses a 2025 law authorizing wet municipalities to annex noncontiguous dry county land for resort developments after intense local opposition.

Wesley Walter

January 16, 2026

Shed hunting with a Laborador retriever finding deer antlers. Fun sport activity of finding dropped buck antlers. Older Lab retriever dog with whitetail buck horns found in the woods. Canine dog.

Lawmakers advance dog deer hunting rule near Talladega National Forest

Alabama lawmakers amended the dog deer hunting rule, restricting activity near Talladega National Forest and citing property concerns.

Mary Claire Wooten

October 3, 2025

December 3, 2024

Alabama Senate GOP votes today on new president pro tempore leadership

The election represents more than just a change in leadership; it will set the tone for the future direction of the Alabama Senate Republican caucus.

Bill Britt

December 3, 2024

Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate

Three prominent senators are vying for one of Alabama’s most influential positions.

Bill Britt

November 15, 2024