Rep. Andy Whitt

Legislature

Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing

Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028.

August 27, 2025

Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban

Four hemp companies claim the new law violates due process, criminalizes legal products, and threatens to destroy an industry under the guise of regulation.

June 30, 2025

Texas governor vetoes hemp ban, Alabama chooses chaos and criminal charges

Texas backed away from a ban while Alabama charged ahead with a chaotic, punitive law that criminalizes common sense and threatens businesses and patients.

June 24, 2025

Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products

Rep. Whitt filed HB455 last week amidst an ongoing attempt for Alabama lawmakers to regulate the psychoactive cannabinoids.

March 27, 2025

Rep. Andy Whitt’s Alabama investigation reveals pervasive illegal gambling

Whitt's tour was a deep dive into the heart of Alabama's gaming issue, one that can no longer be sidelined by the Legislature.

December 4, 2023