Alabama Arise slams budget bill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
The statewide anti‐poverty group warns the House’s “Big Beautiful” omnibus budget will shift $300 million in SNAP costs to Alabama and slash Medicaid funding.
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House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
The “Iron Award” is based upon the biblical verse “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
December 5, 2024
House speaker appoints study commission to examine Alabama’s labor force participation
Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced Monday key House members that will serve on an ad hoc committee studying Alabama’s labor force participation rates.
October 3, 2023
Film incentive legislation stalls, but major changes could be coming
Many House Republicans showed support for an amendment by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen to entirely remove the film incentive cap, while others questioned the responsibility of the move.
Alabama Republican House Caucus launches “In Session” podcast
The first episode features an interview with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.
April 4, 2023
Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip
Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure.
Palmer supports legislation making unused PPP funds available to small businesses
There is an estimated $137 billion remaining in the Payroll Protection Program that could be immediately available to small businesses.
McCutcheon is open to grand deal on gambling
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said Wednesday that he is open to a deal on gambling. The speaker of the House was in Auburn for the Alabama Association of County Commissioners meeting. “The lottery has been up for the last two years,” McCutcheon said. “Here is the bottom line in the (Republican) caucus. Out of … Continued
Sewell announces tax reform could be next
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (R-Selma) commented on announced plans to implement tax reform as the next priority of the Congress. Congresswoman Sewell wrote to constituents, “Congressional leaders and the President have announced their next big focus after healthcare: tax reform. It’s an issue too important … Continued
Representative Moore Wants to Replace His Former Boss
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to replace disgraced former Speaker, Mike Hubbard. The new contender is none other than Hubbard’s faithful lieutenant, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In an email to fellow House Republicans, Moore says his priorities as Speaker would include, tax cuts, challenging federal … Continued