Ex-Tennessee House speaker given a three-year federal prison sentence

Former House Speaker Glenn Casada was sentenced to three years in connection with a kickback scheme, a dramatic turn, considering he was ousted by the Tennessee House six years ago. The sentence was announced by U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson, who found Casada guilty on 14 counts, including fraud, bribery, and money laundering, linked to […]

Tennessee House speaker calls for a team to tackle Memphis gangs.

Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Troop Deployment in Memphis Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has expressed support for sending both federal and state troops to Memphis to tackle rising gang activity. During a recent press briefing, he mentioned discussions with the Trump administration regarding deploying the National Guard in West Tennessee, emphasizing the need for additional […]

Alabama House Speaker and 31 fellow Republicans support Rhett Marques for Congress.

Support Grows for Let Marquez in Alabama’s Congressional Race Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, along with 31 members of the House Republican Caucus, has thrown their support behind state Rep. Lett Marquez for Alabama’s Open First Congressional District in 2026. This backing adds to a wave of early local endorsements for Marquez, following a similar […]

Alabama court halts anti-school-choice rule, supports Governor Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are celebrating a recent court ruling that permits students utilizing the new Choice ACT fund to continue participating in high school sports. A judge from the Montgomery County Circuit Court has issued a temporary restraining order against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), paving the […]

Governor and speaker confront AHSAA regarding athlete eligibility under the CHOOSE Act

Governor Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter Sue AHSAA Governor Kay Ivey, along with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter from Rainesville, has taken legal action against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). They are requesting a court order to prevent the AHSAA from enforcing rules that would ban students from using competing ACT funds if they change […]

AHSAA in trouble: Governor Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter request a court order after school choice athletes are sidelined

Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Ruling Sparks Legislative Response Recently, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) decided that student-athletes who utilize funds from the state’s new choice law to transfer schools will be required to sit out for one year. In response, Lt. Col. Ainsworth announced he would propose legislation to revoke the AHSAA’s […]

Assembly Speaker Rivas and his brother face lawsuit from dismissed staff member

California Legislature Staff Files Lawsuit A recently dismissed California Legislature staff member has initiated a lawsuit against Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, claiming that he and his brother, Rick, retaliated against her after she reported allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. The former spokesman, Cynthia Moreno, filed her lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court on […]