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Governor Bob Riley is considering calling legislators back to Montgomery for a second special session before the state's new fiscal year begins October 1st. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 14442 http://wkrg.com/news/article/unfinished_business/14048/
Take a look at some of the bills awaiting action when the Alabama Legislature returns today for the final day of the 2008 session. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 14048 http://wkrg.com/news/article/riley_vetoes_education_bill/13740/
Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 13740 http://wkrg.com/news/article/bill_to_repeal_grocery_tax_stalls/13375/
A bill to remove the state sales tax from groceries has stalled in the state Senate. Republicans said they were opposed to considering it unless the Senate also agreed to pass a bill ending annual property tax reappraisals. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 13375 http://wkrg.com/news/article/english_only_bill_dies_in_senate_committee/13156/
A state Senate committee has blocked legislation that would require the state driver's exam to be given in English only. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 13156 http://wkrg.com/news/article/keeping_sex_offenders_away_from_campus1/12278/
The Alabama House has approved a bill that would prevent convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a college or university. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 12278 http://wkrg.com/news/article/illegal_immigration_bills_making_progress/12068/
Governor Bob Riley says he's pleased the House Judiciary Committee approved three bills related to illegal immigration that he included in his Plan 2010. more ]]> Governor Bob Riley's Office Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 12068 http://wkrg.com/news/article/cracking_down_on_illegal_immigration/12012/
A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 12012 http://wkrg.com/news/article/drink_up_house_passes_bolder_beer_bill/11052/
The Alabama House has passed a bill that would allow the sale of gourmet and imported beers with an alcohol content more than double what is currently allowed under Alabama law. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 11052 http://wkrg.com/news/article/keeping_sex_offenders_away_from_campus/10839/
A bill approved by the Alabama House Judiciary Committee would prevent convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a college or university. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 10839 http://wkrg.com/news/article/insurance_reform_bill_approved/10836/
Gulf Coast homeowners fed up with sky rocketing insurance premiums may finally get some relief. more ]]> WKRG.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 10836 30.65681556429287 -88.033447265625 http://wkrg.com/news/article/senator_who_threw_punch_suing_the_state/9998/
Alabama State Senator Charles Bishop says he won't quit over disciplinary action taken against him, but he will sue. Bishop claims his due process rights were violated and that the Senate's resolution was unconstitutional. more ]]> Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 9998