Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.
Rep. Danny Garrett
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
State representatives approved a historic $10.9 billion spending plan that funded teacher pay raises and expanded technical education investments across Alabama.
March 13, 2026
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
The Alabama House passed legislation Thursday, that drew debate concerning its impacts on University of Alabama social work programming.
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.
Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
These measures would save Alabamians approximately $314.6 million annually.
House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget
House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.
Economic Development Association presents 2023 Legislator of the Year awards
Sen. Gudger and Rep. Garrett were selected based on their roles in the development and passage of the The Game Plan.
August 2, 2023
$11.5 billion education budget passes out of Legislature
The three main issues between the chambers were the tax rebate, a savings account and a K-12 capital grant program.
House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy
The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund.
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