Speaker Ledbetter tours Dekalb, Jackson Counties impacted by damage from EF-3 tornado
Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter on Monday surveyed the widespread damage caused by recent EF-3 tornadoes in parts of DeKalb and Jackson counties, with the two storms reportedly destroying several homes. Around 5,800 people are reported to have been left without power due to the severe weather. No deaths have been reported, but damage is […]
Speaker Ledbetter: Productive session offers promise that Alabamaâs best days are yet to come
It's been just over two weeks since the Legislature recessed, but I believe Alabamians should be proud of the work their lawmakers have accomplished over the past three months. There is always more work ahead of us, but when we evaluate the productivity and success of a session, we ask ourselves, “Did we improve the […]
Ethics reform to be revisited during 2025 legislative session, Speaker Ledbetter expects
House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter believes state lawmakers accomplished great things for Alabamians during the 2024 legislative session. He offered more details Thursday about the bills that will be up for reconsideration next session. Leadbetter said reforming the state's ethics laws will remain a priority for him next year. This year, state Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) […]
Ledbetter: IVF is as pro-life as it gets, and the Legislature is committed to protecting it
When Parliament adjourned for the weekend on February 15, a number of difficult issues already awaited its reconvening the following week. The House was preparing to vote on the CHOOSE Act and other priorities. The Senate was grappling with issues such as legislation addressing election security and DEI. The session went smoothly, and both chambers […]
Reed, Ledbetter detail Alabama lawmakers’ approach to IVF: ‘Be very focused, get wise counsel’
yellow hammer news Annual panel discussion held On Wednesday, he met with the president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate and the speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. The event, now in its second year of four years, marked the second time Pro Tem Greg Reed and Chair Nathaniel Ledbetter appeared side by side […]
Ledbetter on possible Medicaid expansion: ‘We do need to have a dialogue’
Expanding Medicaid in the state has been a hot topic, with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter hinting at a possible hybrid version. His plan is a public-private partnership that leverages Medicaid expansion funds. “I have always opposed Medicaid expansion,” Ledbetter told the Capitol Journal. “I don't think it benefits us. Public and private are different because […]
Speaker Ledbetter to BCA: Workforce challenges to receive legislative attention â ‘This is a new Alabama’
On Tuesday morning, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the Alabama Business Council, highlighting the various economic and workforce challenges the Alabama Legislature is tackling in the 2024 session, and how the state can achieve significant results. I shared what I've been up to. Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), who is currently serving his second term as House speaker, […]
Lilly Ledbetter Act’s 15th anniversary: A milestone in fair pay
Yesterday, January 29, marked a notable milestone in the fight for gender equality in the workplace: the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. This landmark law, named after Alabama native Lily Ledbetter, serves as a poignant reminder of Alabama's gender equality. The continued fight against wage discrimination and the relentless […]
Speaker Ledbetter on fixing healthcare coverage gap: ‘We’ve got to have the conversation’
Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter expects the Alabama Legislature to address the issue of the thousands of people in the state who currently don't have health insurance. “I think it’s still in the discussion stage,” Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) told Alabama Public Television. “You know the problem we have right now, so many hospitals are in dire […]