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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gill Net Fishing Ban
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 6:33 pm
The Alabama Legislature has given final passage to a bill that will eventually end all commercial gill net fishing off the Alabama coast.
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. » View Full Article
