Ahead of Alabama’s 2024 legislative session, the Lede is reaching out to your representatives to reflect on this year while they plan for the next.

This week District 45 Rep. Susan DuBose, R- Hoover, answered some questions about what’s on her mind for the upcoming session.

After ousting longtime incumbent Dickie Drake, R- Leeds, in last year’s election, DuBose said she felt prepared for this year’s session but will be going into the 2024 session even more so.

Election integrity, internet safety for minors, and her “women’s bill of rights” are all high on DuBose’s priority list going into the next session, she told the Lede this week.

Is there anything you learned in your first year as a representative that was surprising to you?