Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools
Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.
Reed Ingram
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey is pushing for legislation to elevate eluding law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a felony.
February 3, 2026
Bill to let governor, AG appoint interim police chiefs prefiled for 2026 session
Interim police chiefs may be necessary because sometimes elections for mayor are “just a popularity contest,” Rep. Reed Ingram said.
Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans
More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage.
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
Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbent Republicans for State House
Representatives Terri Collins, Jim Carns, Reed Ingram, Paul Lee and Matt Simpson are all seeking re-election.
Time is running out on gambling bill
Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.
House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol
The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door.
Legislature passes legislation allowing hunting hogs and deer over bait
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill Thursday allowing hunters to hunt both deer and feral hogs over bait. Slightly different versions of this bill had already passed both the Alabama House of Representatives and the state Senate. On Thursday, the House passed the Senate version of the bill, SB66, sponsored by state Sen. Jack Williams, … Continued
Remembering State Rep. Dimitri Polizos
State Rep. Dimitri Polizos, R-Montgomery, passed away Wednesday in a Montgomery hospital the day after suffering a devastating heart attack. He was 68. “Rep. Polizos was a man of honor and distinction,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “He was first and foremost a proud family man and member of his community. He was a successful small … Continued