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Grocery Tax Bill In Limbo
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 10:43 am
Supporters of removing the state sales tax on groceries say they are still looking for enough votes to pass the bill on the final day of the Legislature.
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.
Unfinished Business
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 8:03 am
Take a look at some of the bills awaiting action when the Alabama Legislature returns today for the final day of the 2008 session.
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.
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.
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.
2008 Legislative Session is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 12:47 pm
The 2008 regular session of the Alabama Legislature has been gaveled into session. Governor Riley will give his annual "state-of-the-state" address tomorrow night.
Electronic Bingo In Mobile On Hold
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 2:07 pm
Debate on a bill to legalize electronic bingo games at greyhound racetracks in Mobile and Birmingham has been delayed - apparently because the sponsor did not have enough votes.
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.
Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 1:05 pm
A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama.
Senator Who Threw Punch Suing the State
Wed, February 06, 2008 - 2:00 pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
