Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

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.

January 9, 2023

Legislature organizational session begins next week

Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session.

January 6, 2023

Legislators Ledbetter, Orr call for excess funds to go toward tax rebate

The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.

September 16, 2022

Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade

Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked.

May 3, 2022

Longtime Alabama Rep. Steve McMillan has died

McMillan had announced in January that he had three brain tumors and would not be seeking reelection.

April 29, 2022

Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction

Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools.

April 14, 2021

Alabama House Republican Caucus send thoughts, prayers to US Senator John McCain

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2017, Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Thursday released the following statement in response to reports that US Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Rep. Ledbetter said, “Sen. John McCain served his country with bravery and valor as … Continued

July 20, 2017

House Republican Caucus Expresses Condolences on the Death of Emily Armistead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, March 25, 2017 the House Republican Caucus released a statement expressing their condolences on the sudden passing of Emily Golson Armistead, wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead. House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R from Rainsville) wrote, “On behalf of the Alabama House Republican Caucus, allow … Continued

March 27, 2017

Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter elected as House Majority Leader

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The House Republican Caucus has elected State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), a first-term legislator, as the new House Majority Leader. Ledbetter, a former mayor and city council member in Rainsville, was first elected the House in 2014. According to the caucus, he is the first freshman House member … Continued

March 2, 2017