Nathaniel Ledbetter

BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Senate Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter for re-election

The Business Council of Alabama's political affiliate announced its endorsement of the legislative leaders for re-election.

July 2, 2025

Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 1, 2023

House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers

Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible.

Jacob Holmes

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March 24, 2023

Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time

The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2023

GOP Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces second round of committee chairs

Ledbetter will install the committee chairs if he is elected as Speaker by the full House, as is expected.

December 7, 2022

House Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces intentions for major committee chairs

Because Republicans hold a 77-member supermajority in the Alabama House, Ledbetter’s selection as the GOP Speaker nominee is considered tantamount to election.

November 30, 2022

Opinion

Elections are over. Now comes the hard part

Can Ivey, Ledbetter and Reed lead a triumvirate that will pass meaningful legislation to tackle thorny issues that bedevil Alabama?

Bill Britt

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November 14, 2022

Republicans select new leadership in the Legislature

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

Jacob Holmes

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November 11, 2022

State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter to be next Alabama House speaker

The Rainsville native has served in the House since 2014 and as majority leader since 2017.

Josh Moon

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November 10, 2022