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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
