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) […]
Greg Reed: Alabama Senate delivers on its conservative priorities in the 2024 legislative session
Before the 2024 legislative session began, the Alabama Senate outlined a plan that demonstrates our commitment to conservative governance. We were focused on delivering real results that will ensure Alabama continues to be the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family — because that's what Alabamians expect and deserve. The […]
Although lottery vote failed, 2024 legislative session successful
The will of the majority of Alabama voters was thwarted by a minority of Republican legislators who refused to allow voters the right to vote in the lottery, but the session succeeded. The Legislature was presented with numerous important issues and they acted quickly. The most important thing every session is whether two budgets are […]
Alabama’s workforce challenges to be addressed in Game Plan-caliber legislative package in 2024 session
Yellowhammer News held its annual panel discussion Wednesday 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 as leaders of […]
Steve Flowers: Players to watch in the House as session opens
The 2024 legislative session began this week. It could last three and a half months until May 20th. The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative institution. Republicans hold supermajorities in the House and Senate. The Senate is made up of 27 Republicans and just eight Democrats. There are 77 Republicans and 28 Democrats in the […]
Children First working for the children this Legislative Session
For more than 29 years, Children First has been the go-to organization supporting and protecting children in the Alabama Legislature. Our goal is to accurately examine each bill introduced and analyze its lasting impact on Alabama's children. Children First is concerned with all aspects of child welfare, including mental health, foster care, nutrition, education, and […]
As the Legislative Session begins, players to watch in the House
The 2024 legislative session began this week. The period is 3 and a half months from February 6th to May 20th. The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative institution. Republicans hold a supermajority in both the House and Senate. The Senate is made up of 27 Republicans and just eight Democrats. There are 77 Republicans […]
Governor Ivey reflects on successes of past year, sets tone for productive ’24 session in BCA address
Governor Kay Ivey spoke at the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) this morning, outlining fundamental priorities ahead of the annual State of the State address tonight when the Alabama Legislature begins its 2024 session. Ivey highlighted successes in 2023, including maintaining historic budget positions in both the general and education budgets and policies passed with […]
7 Things: McConnell joins Britt/Tuberville in NO votes on immigration deal; Alabama legislative session kicks off; and more …
7. In Alabama, it is illegal to drive while texting or using a cell phone. touch We use smartphones while driving, but what about wearing a giant VR headset while driving? The Internet Saw multiple people using At least one person was ticketed for doing these things while driving. 6. Former President Donald Trump wasn't […]
House GOP Caucus releases platform for 2024 session
The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced “Leadership that Works” on Monday. Under the legislative platform, the agency's Republican lawmakers detailed the issues they unanimously agreed to prioritize in the 2024 regular session. “Since Republicans took control of the Legislature, Alabama’s economy has performed historically well, leading the nation in employment and economic development, and with […]
