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Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 5:43 pm
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.
Education Budget Might Not Pass
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 1:18 pm
The Alabama Senate is in danger of ending the 2008 session without approving the $6.3 billion education budget to operate schools in the fall. That would require the governor to call a special session.
2008 Session Is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 7:11 pm
Click here for a summary of action during the opening day of the 2008 Alabama Legislative Session.
Illegal Immigration Bills Making Progress
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 1:00 pm
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.
Grocery Tax Bill Dies In Senate
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 4:16 pm
Senate Rules Committee Chairman Lowell Barron says it appears the bill to remove state sales tax on groceries is dead due to a lack of support.
Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Tue, April 01, 2008 - 5:19 pm
The Alabama House has approved a bill that would prevent convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a college or university.
Don’t Tax Federal Tax Rebate Checks
Mon, February 11, 2008 - 4:24 pm
Leaders of the Senate Democratic Caucus endorsed legislation today that would keep state income taxes from being levied on the federal tax rebates that Alabamians are anticipating in May.
House May Bag State Tax On Groceries
Wed, April 02, 2008 - 11:44 am
A House committee has voted to make changes to Alabama's tax system that would remove the state's 4 cent sales tax on groceries.
Riley: Don’t Tax The Tax Rebates
Tue, February 12, 2008 - 2:39 pm
Governor Bob Riley says he supports legislation that has been introduced to keep state income taxes from being levied on the federal rebates due out in May.
English Only Bill Dies In Senate Committee
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 9:11 am
A state Senate committee has blocked legislation that would require the state driver's exam to be given in English only.
Federal Appeals Court Overturns Sex Toys Ban
Wed, February 13, 2008 - 7:30 pm
An appeals court has overturned a Texas statute outlawing sex toy sales. The ruling leaves Alabama as the state with the strictest ban on such devices.
Bill To Repeal Grocery Tax Stalls
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 6:00 pm
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.
Riley Vetoes Education Bill
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 10:06 am
Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents.
Smoking Ban Not Snuffed Out
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:56 am
A ban on smoking in most public areas may still become law in Alabama.
Drink Up! House Passes Bolder Beer Bill
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 6:57 pm
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.