Sen. Greg Albritton

Alabama Legislature Wraps Productive 2026 Session With $14.1 Billion in Budgets and Key Reforms Approved

Alabama's state legislature wrapped up its 2026 Regular Session on April 9, adjourning sine die after a productive 30 days that saw passage of key budgets and reforms, according to the Alabama Reporter. Lawmakers approved a $3.7 billion General Fund budget under Senate Bill 146 by Senator Greg Albritton and a $10.4 billion Education Trust Fund budget via House Bill 238 by Representative Danny Garrett, funding core operations, K-12, and higher education. Other notable measures included the Power to the People Act in House Bill 475, restructuring utility oversight, and Senate Bill 63 by Senator Arthur Orr regulating insurers' use of artificial intelligence in coverage decisions. In local government, Pelham City Council approved a FY2026 budget amendment on April 23, allocating $3 million for Phase II of the City Park Renovations Project, featuring field upgrades and new turf, as reported by the Pelham Civic Complex. The Bradley firm's April 2026 Alabama CON Report highlights ongoing healthcare certificate-of-need reviews, supporting facility expansions amid steady demand. Economically, the session advanced economic development and regulatory reforms, with 402 bills passing both chambers out of 1,046 introduced. Employment remains stable, bolstered by these initiatives, though specific indicators show no major shifts in recent headlines. Community efforts focus on education enhancements from the Trust Fund and infrastructure like Pelham's park upgrades. Public safety saw criminal justice legislation finalized, increasing penalties in targeted areas. No significant weather events have disrupted the state recently. Looking Ahead: Governor Kay Ivey has until late April to sign or veto bills, with the Organizational Session set for January 12, 2027, and the Regular Session starting February 2. Watch for healthcare CON decisions and potential special sessions on lingering priorities. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please

‘This is a hill I could live or die on’: Albritton 2026 challenger Terry Waters runs opposite with three-term lawmaker on legal gambling

In the most gambling-relevant region of the state, Robertsdale farmer and first-time political candidate Terry Waters is drawing a hard line against any talk of legal gaming expansion in the state if elected. Alabama Senate District 22 stretches across parts of Baldwin, Mobile, Washington and Escambia counties — and its largest city, Atmore, is home […] The post ‘This is a hill I could live or die on’: Albritton 2026 challenger Terry Waters runs opposite with three-term lawmaker on legal gambling appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Ethics Commission executive director steps down from scholarship fund board as court reviews alleged misuse of funds

Tom Albritton, executive director of the Alabama Ethics Commission, has resigned from the board of the Mabel Amos Memorial Fund as a court continues to oversee allegations that millions of dollars in scholarship funds were improperly distributed. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin accepted Albritton’s resignation in a Thursday order that also installed a new […] The post Alabama Ethics Commission executive director steps down from scholarship fund board as court reviews alleged misuse of funds appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Legislature gives final approval to $3.7 billion General Fund budget

The Alabama Senate on Wednesday sent a $3.7 billion 2027 General Fund budget Gov. Kay Ivey. SB 146, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is an $8.1 million (0.2%) increase over the current year’s budget, and about $49 million more than Gov. Kay Ivey’s recommendation. The relatively small increase reflects concerns about state revenues over […]

One-year moratorium on solar farms fails on Alabama Senate procedural rule

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed a bill prohibiting the construction and operation of new solar facilities for one year, but could not get it past a late-session procedural hurdle. SB 354, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, would have prohibited such construction and operation for a year after the enactment of the bill. The […]

Alabama House passes $3.74 billion General Fund Budget for 2027, bracing for ‘greater challenges’ ahead

The Alabama House of Representatives passed the 2027 General Fund Budget on Wednesday, sending the $3.74 billion spending plan back to the Senate for concurrence or a conference committee. The budget, carried in the Senate by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) as SB146, represents a $12.6 million increase over the Senate-passed version and passed the […] The post Alabama House passes $3.74 billion General Fund Budget for 2027, bracing for ‘greater challenges’ ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama House of Representatives passes $3.7 billion General Fund budget

The Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday passed a $3.7 billion General Fund budget, moving it closer to final passage. SB 146, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is a $12.6 million (0.003%) increase over the Senate-passed version of the bill. “This is only a less than 1% increase over the 2026 budget we passed here […]

Alabama Senate passes $3.72 billion General Fund budget with conditional funding for three agencies

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed a $3.72 billion General Fund budget for fiscal year 2027 on Wednesday, a modest increase over the current year that includes conditional funding tied to performance benchmarks at three state agencies. SB146, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), passed […] The post Alabama Senate passes $3.72 billion General Fund budget with conditional funding for three agencies appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Coastal PAC rolls out first 2026 endorsements in Baldwin, Mobile County Alabama GOP primaries

Coastal PAC endorsements are shaping several key coastal Alabama Republican primary races, with the business‑backed political organization announcing its first round of legislative endorsements ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary election. Coastal 150 and its affiliated political arm, Coastal PAC, endorsed incumbent legislators State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne), State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), State […] The post Coastal PAC rolls out first 2026 endorsements in Baldwin, Mobile County Alabama GOP primaries appeared first on Yellowhammer News .