House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter

Corporate-backed, out-of-touch lawmakers are the real leeches

Corporations and the politicians they bankroll want to keep workers divided and afraid of demanding the rights and freedoms we deserve.

April 29, 2024

Nathaniel Ledbetter is a very powerful speaker of the House

If Alabamians get the much sought after right-to-vote on a lottery, and regulate gambling in the state, it is because of Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.

April 24, 2024

House speaker gives preview of legislative agenda

The 2024 Legislative Session starts on Feb. 6.

January 11, 2024

Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama

Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide.

November 28, 2023

Alabama leaders shine: Competent governance amid challenges this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, there's a peculiar yet significant reason to express gratitude: the presence of competent governance.

November 23, 2023

Speaker Ledbetter offers preview, legislative update for upcoming session

The speaker also offered insight on several issues the House is looking at acting on when members return in about three months.

November 10, 2023

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

Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House

"A new State House will provide much-needed public access and adequate space for Alabama’s press," Ledbetter said.

September 27, 2023

House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy

The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.

September 14, 2023

Addressing Alabama’s labor shortage

The U.S. Chamber classified Alabama as one of the "most severe" labor and worker shortage states.

September 7, 2023