Screening of ‘Other Side’ and Question-and-Answer Session
Sedona International Film Festival Features “Other Side” The Sedona International Film Festival is set to showcase “Other Side,” a film in the “Heartful Living, Gentle Dying” series. The screening will take place at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 17th, at the Mary Fisher Theatre. This unique premiere will be followed by a Zoom Q&A session […]
Successes for West Alabama: Key moments from the 2025 session in HD 16
2025 Legislative Conference Overview The upcoming 2025 Legislative Conference marks my second term representing House District 16, which includes Fayette, Northern Tuscaloosa County, and West Jefferson County. After winning this seat in a competitive special election in 2024, I’ve dedicated my efforts to a single goal: enhancing the lives of over 48,000 residents in Western […]
State Representative Bryan Brinyark: Achievements for West Alabama from the 2025 legislative session
Highlights from the 2025 Legislative Conference The recently held 2025 Legislative Conference marked the second session for House District 16, which encompasses the entirety of Fayette, North Tuscaloosa, and parts of West Jefferson County. After securing my seat in a competitive special election back in 2024, my daily focus has centered on one main goal—to […]
Alabama lawmakers move forward with important bills as the session approaches its end
Today has been significant for the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers wrapped up final votes on some of the most important bills of the session, with various issues still at play. After fulfilling key constitutional duties on Tuesday night, including the approval of the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets for Governor Kay Ivy, several major […]
Garlan Gudger: Alabama Legislature aims to support our rural heritage through achievements in the 2025 session
During the regular sessions of the Alabama Legislature in 2025, lawmakers have dedicated themselves to addressing the varying needs of the state, from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, and from the wiregrass to the Black Belt, covering everything from bustling cities to quiet towns. Of course, rural Alabama faces its own unique set […]
State Rep. Jamie Kiel expresses disappointment that the legislature could not approve a religious freedom bill for public school families this session.
Concerns Over Alabama Religious Freedom Bill State Senator Jamie Keele (R-Russellville) expressed disappointment regarding Congress’s recent inability to pass a religious freedom bill applicable to Alabama public schools. The legislation, initially introduced by State Representative Susan Dubose (R-Hoover), did not progress through the state government committee, leading to Keele’s frustrations, as he had voted in […]
Winner of the ‘Shroud Award’ revealed on the final day of the Alabama legislative session
The Alabama House of Representatives wrapped up today’s 2025 legislative session with the annual presentation of the Shroud Award, which recognizes “The Session’s Most Deadested Bill.” This tongue-in-cheek honor, established by former House Representative Earl Mitchell back in 1979, is given to the sponsors of bills deemed least likely to pass. The award is humorously […]
Speaker Ledbetter: Alabama strongly supports its law enforcement officers, and this session demonstrates that commitment
Legislative Efforts to Support Law Enforcement in Alabama As National Police Week wraps up, it’s an ideal moment for Congress to consider crucial actions to show appreciation for our law enforcement professionals. Supporting local recruitment and retention efforts is critical—this approach ultimately aims to enhance public safety throughout Alabama with the ongoing safe Alabama initiative. […]
Senate Pro Tem Gudger talks about potential rule adjustments for the upcoming session
Alabama Senator Gudger (R-Kalman) mentioned he is thinking about possible adjustments to the rules for the next legislative session. Many legislators expressed frustration over local bills getting stalled in the Senate, which prevented them from being passed before the session ended. “Clearly, we didn’t manage to pass all local laws—which was a priority for me,” […]
Alabama Senate Pro Tem expresses reluctance about legal gaming discussions in the 2026 session.
The effort to push through a legal gaming bill in Alabama for 2024 fizzled out quietly at the end of the legislative session, as it failed to garner any votes in the Alabama Senate. This attempt essentially wrapped up the discussions surrounding a law filed by State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) for 2025, which also […]
