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Smoking Ban Not Snuffed Out

Tue, May 13, 2008 - 10:56 am

A ban on smoking in most public areas may still become law in Alabama.

Riley Vetoes Education Bill

Fri, May 09, 2008 - 11:06 am

Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents.

Gill Net Fishing Ban

Thu, May 08, 2008 - 7:33 pm

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

Do Or Die For Insurance Bills

Mon, May 05, 2008 - 4:49 pm

House Insurance Committee could dodge a vote on two insurance reform bills.

Fri, May 02, 2008 - 6:35 pm

The Legislature has ended a bleak two-month session in which little happened that wasn't overshadowed by the state's lack of money.

Wed, April 30, 2008 - 7:00 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.

Wed, April 30, 2008 - 12:26 pm

The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to exempt the federal economic stimulus check from state income tax.

Thu, April 24, 2008 - 10:11 am

A state Senate committee has blocked legislation that would require the state driver's exam to be given in English only.

Wed, April 02, 2008 - 12:44 pm

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.

Tue, April 01, 2008 - 6:19 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.

Thu, March 27, 2008 - 2:00 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.

Wed, March 26, 2008 - 2:05 pm

A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama.

2008 Legislative Session news articles