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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Alabama Legislature has given final passage to a bill that will eventually end all commercial gill net fishing off the Alabama coast. » View Full Article
