Del. Rex Reynolds

Reynolds details how Alabama lawmakers are taking cautious fiscal approach as 2026 session nears end

As the Alabama Legislature enters its final days of the 2026 regular session, budget leaders say lawmakers are taking a cautious approach—holding spending growth under 1% and prioritizing long-term stability over short-term gains despite strong state revenues. State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), chairman of the House General Fund Budget Committee, said the Legislature’s approach reflects […] The post Reynolds details how Alabama lawmakers are taking cautious fiscal approach as 2026 session nears end appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Republicans elect Stadthagen as state party chairman

The Alabama Republican Party elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as chairman Saturday following a three-way race that went to a runoff at the party’s 2026 Winter Meeting in Hoover. Stadthagen, former House Majority Leader John Merrill, and Joan Reynolds competed for the position, which opened following John Wahl’s recent resignation to run for Lt. […] The post Alabama Republicans elect Stadthagen as state party chairman appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama’s opioid settlement spending plan would direct $43 million to treatment and prevention

The Alabama House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 487, advancing the Alabama opioid settlement spending plan that would allocate more than $43 million from the state’s Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund for fiscal year 2026. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), distributes $43,138,650 in opioid settlement funds across prevention, treatment, […] The post Alabama’s opioid settlement spending plan would direct $43 million to treatment and prevention appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama general fund chairmen report strong footing as federal uncertainty over future budgets looms

Alabama’s two general fund budget chairmen told a Business Council of Alabama audience Tuesday that the state is better positioned than ever to weather fiscal headwinds, but warned that federal policy decisions, declining interest revenues, and rising healthcare mandate costs could make the next several budget cycles increasingly difficult. State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) and […] The post Alabama general fund chairmen report strong footing as federal uncertainty over future budgets looms appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

ALGOP Chair Joan Reynolds: The rules matter – and so does Republican integrity

The Alabama Republican Party has one fundamental responsibility: to elect Republicans and protect the conservative majority that keeps our state strong, secure, and growing. That responsibility requires more than campaign signs and slogans. It requires standards. It requires structure. And it requires the courage to enforce the rules fairly and consistently — even when doing […] The post ALGOP Chair Joan Reynolds: The rules matter – and so does Republican integrity appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Joan Reynolds announces run to continue serving as Alabama Republican Party Chairman in elected term

Joan Reynolds, who stepped into the top post of the Alabama Republican Party after former Chairman John Wahl resigned to run for statewide office, officially began asking party leaders over the weekend to elect her to continue serving as ALGOP Chairman. In a letter to members of the party’s State Executive Committee, Reynolds said she wants […] The post Joan Reynolds announces run to continue serving as Alabama Republican Party Chairman in elected term appeared first on Yellowhammer News .