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Alabama Senior Citizens Push To Abolish Grocery Tax
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 11:01 am
Representatives of senior citizens groups, including the AARP, have urged the Alabama Legislature to pass the grocery tax amendment.
Grocery Tax Removal Hits New Hurdle
Sun, May 04, 2008 - 4:45 pm
Legislature to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries is snarled in a Republican effort to end annual property tax reappraisals for homes statewide.
Sick Prisoners Could Be Released
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 12:09 pm
Committees in both state houses have passed bills that woul all some terminally ill and mentally ill prisoners to be released.
Study: Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 2:11 pm
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers.
2 Mobile Netters Ordered to Court
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 9:09 am
Two commercial gillnetters have been ordered to appear in court after an officer from the Marine Resources Division says he saw them using a 1,200-foot net in the closed waters of Daphne's D'Olive Creek.
No Foolin’
Mon, March 31, 2008 - 4:42 am
April 1 marks the end of the first half of Alabama's fiscal year and the start of the second half of the state Legislature's session.
Immigration Bills Die In Alabama Legislature
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 10:41 am
With two days remaining in the session, most bills to control illegal immigration have died.
US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 6:59 am
In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.
Should We Restrict Toy Guns?
Sat, May 03, 2008 - 4:50 pm
Bills seek punishment for use, display of fake weapons.
State Lawmakers Stalled Over Electronic Bingo
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 2:56 pm
The Senate has continued to debate a bill regulating electronic bingo at the Macon County since February. There are only six days left in this session.
Terrorist Surveillance Bill
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 4:57 am
The Senate votes today on a surveillance
bill that would protect telecommunications companies from lawsuits..
US Senate Passes Cold-Cases Unit Bill
Thu, September 25, 2008 - 9:41 am
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation named after Emmett Till that would establish a cold-case unit to pursue unsolved crimes of the civil rights era.
AL Senate Approves School Budget Cuts
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 11:46 am
Senate committee approves Alabama education budget with cuts
ACLU Sues Over School Prayer
Wed, August 27, 2008 - 10:39 am
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Santa Rosa County School District over prayers at graduation ceremonies and other school events. Read the lawsuit here.
Ban on Outdoor Activities Revised
Mon, August 13, 2007 - 10:56 am
Escambia County, FL School Superintendent, Jim Paul, has revised his ban on outdoor activities.
State lawmakers refuse to debate a bill that would remove state sales taxes on groceries. » View Full Article
