Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter

Legislature

State Rep. Craig Lipscomb appointed to House Transportation Committee

Lipscomb will continue to serve as vice chair of both the House Health and Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit committees.

February 23, 2024

As the 2024 Legislative Session begins, players to watch in the House

The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative body. It has super Republican majorities in both chambers.

February 7, 2024

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

State House leaders Reed and Ledbetter hire new communications heads

These personnel changes signal a new chapter for the Alabama legislative communication channels.

October 30, 2023

House school safety commission starts new discussion at speaker’s behest

The commission is being revived after being created in 2016 and making recommendations to the Legislature in 2018.

October 25, 2023

House speaker congratulates members on a “historic” legislative session

Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history.

June 7, 2023

Why were there no gambling bills this session?

The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.

June 6, 2023

Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey

The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities.

April 21, 2023

House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code

The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.

March 24, 2023

Speaker Ledbetter to appear on Simply Southern TV

Ledbetter will appear on Simply Southern TV in a featured interview with co-host Kevin Worthington.

February 9, 2023