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Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
House Republican Caucus backs Speaker Ledbetter ahead of upcoming ALGOP meeting

House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) and all 75 members of the House Republican Caucus sent a letter in support of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Thursday to the Alabama Republican Party’s steering committee in advance of the annual winter meeting on Saturday.

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Tom Fredricks and Clint Grantham: ALGOP must act if the Alabama Legislature plays games on closed primaries

A closed primary isn’t some fancy political theory cooked up in Montgomery. It’s common sense: Republicans ought to choose Republican nominees. Period.

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'Possesses the knowledge and relationships': Ledbetter names State Rep. Jeff Sorrells chairman of House Committee on Health

Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced State Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-Hartford) has been selected to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on Health.

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‘I could give a shit about the Republican Party’: Behind the scenes of House GOP Caucus meeting that led to Stadthagen ouster

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he “could give a shit about the Republican Party” in leaked audio from a contentious caucus meeting on Thursday afternoon.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
PSC bill on the brink: Emergency House GOP caucus meeting called as legislature ends week

In a press gaggle, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) commented on the PSC bill being delayed after it had initially been on the calendar.

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House passes Pringle bill authorizing governor, speaker, Senate pro-tem to replace appointed board members

The Alabama House passed legislation on Tuesday sponsored by House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) that provides the governor, the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate with the authority to remove and replace board and commission members that they appoint. 

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Ledbetter slams Mo Brooks' 'failed' political record; Brooks hits back — 'I’ve gone toe-to-toe with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and he couldn’t hold her pantyhose'

Former U.S. Representative Mo Brooks drew heavy criticism from Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Tuesday over his decision to jump into the race for Alabama House District 20 against incumbent James Lomax (R-Huntsville).

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Gudger, Ledbetter weigh in on Ivey legacy, workforce development, gambling

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) participated in the annual Yellowhammer News Legislative Preview event Tuesday evening, moderated by Grayson Everett.

Nathaniel Ledbetter, 1/22/2026 Alabama News
Ledbetter says 'App Store Accountability Act' early highlight of the session, expects Child Predator Death Penalty Act on the floor next week

Day 6 is in the books for the Alabama House of Representatives, meaning lawmakers completed two weeks of the 2026 legislative session as of Thursday.

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Deer feed tax exemption, fix for disabled veterans property tax exemption approved as Alabama House enters second week

The Alabama House of Representatives began showing signs of life as lawmakers returned to Montgomery for the fourth day of the legislative session.

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Ledbetter says CHOOSE Act will be fully funded — Will make Alabama 'strongest school choice state in the country'

During an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he anticipated the 2024 CHOOSE Act would ultimately make Alabama one of the "strongest" school choice states in the country.

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State Rep. Paramore appointed to House Ways and Means Education Committee

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) appointed State Rep. Marcus Paramore (R-Troy) to the House Ways and Means Education committee on Tuesday. 

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Montgomery County Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines orders mediation for Ivey, AHSAA in school choice lawsuit

Montgomery County Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ordered the State of Alabama and the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday to enter into mediation to try to resolve an ongoing lawsuit.

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Ledbetter, Gudger praise state efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 30% — 'Most important are the lives that have been saved'

Opioid overdose deaths have decreased by 30% year-over-year in Alabama, according to a recent report touted by StateHouse Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

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State lawmakers likely to seek changes to Charter School Commission appointments this legislative session after Magic City Acceptance Academy charter renewal

Lawmakers told 1819 News that they are open to discussing how to hold the commission and its members more accountable for their actions.

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Behind the Magic City Acceptance Academy charter renewal — Majority of commission appointed by Ivey, Ainsworth, Reed and Ledbetter

Though there were appointees from Governor Kay Ivey, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), and former State President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) present, not a single one of them offered a motion for non-renewal.

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Ivey, Ledbetter continue fight in court against AHSAA over CHOOSE Act transfers’ eligibility for athletics

Governor Kay Ivey joined House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) in filing an amended complaint and a preliminary-injunction motion on Friday to continue fighting against the AHSAA’s policy denying eligibility to CHOOSE Act students. 

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'Whether you like it or not, it's the law': House Speaker Ledbetter explains lawsuit against AHSAA leadership in wake of CHOOSE Act controversy

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter called out the Alabama High School State Athletic Association for punishing families and students who have utilized the CHOOSE Act to access improved educational opportunities.

AHSAA Alabama News
Ivey, Ledbetter file motion for temporary restraining order against AHSAA over CHOOSE Act transfer ruling

On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) jointly filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in Montgomery County Circuit Court. 

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Ivey, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter sue AHSAA over CHOOSE Act transfer ruling

Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) are seeking an injunction against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

James Lomax Alabama News
State Rep. Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee

Thursday, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced that Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) had been appointed to the House Committee on Rules.

Troy Stubbs Alabama News
Speaker Ledbetter appoints State Rep. Stubbs to County and Municipal Government Committee vice chairmanship

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced on Wednesday that State Rep. Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka) has been appointed to the vice chairmanship of the House Committee on County and Municipal Government.

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House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor on Monday.

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'Cannot thank President Trump enough': State lawmakers tout Big Beautiful Bill impact on Alabama in White House video

On Monday, the White House unveiled a video of four Alabama lawmakers praising the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on Alabama, including tax cuts, securing the border, education, bringing manufacturing jobs stateside and more.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
Ode to Nathaniel Ledbetter

Nathaniel Ledbetter is not the second coming of Ronald Reagan, but he comes closer to it than anyone else in that role in Alabama's 205-year history.

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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama’s legislative failure — It’s time for conservatives to step up

We cannot assume that someone is working in our best interest simply because they have an “R” beside their name.

Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter on overtime tax next year: ‘I think we'll probably revisit that’

After being at the tail end of a bevy of criticism for his decision to allow the state’s exemption on overtime tax to expire, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter says he is not opposed to revisiting the issue next year.

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