Legislature State Rep. Paschal appointed vice chair of military, veterans committee Paschal said he believes his 21 years of Army service will bring a needed perspective to the committee. Jacob Holmes / January 24, 2023
First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob Holmes / January 18, 2023
House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob Holmes / January 13, 2023
Speaker Ledbetter offers sympathy to tornado victims Ledbetter will visit Autauga and Dallas counties Saturday to survey the damage. Jacob Holmes / January 13, 2023
New House rules give more power to committees, change local bill contest process Committee amendments will now be completed in committee instead of requiring a vote on the floor. Jacob Holmes / January 11, 2023
Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent. Jacob Holmes / January 11, 2023
Ledbetter announces final round of proposed committee chairs These are the final seven representatives that he plans to appoint as committee chairs December 22, 2022
GOP speaker nominee Ledbetter selects key staff members Jade Wagner, a DeKalb County native, will serve as Ledbetter’s deputy chief of staff. December 21, 2022
Speaker Nominee Ledbetter to appoint Mark M. Tuggle as chief of staff Tuggle was appointed to serve as Speaker McCutcheon’s chief of staff in November 2018. November 24, 2022