House May Bag State Tax On Groceries
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.
Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
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.
Illegal Immigration Bills Making Progress
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.
Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 2:05 pm
A House committee plans to vote Thursday on 10 bills aimed at controlling illegal immigration in Alabama.
Electronic Bingo In Mobile On Hold
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 3:07 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.
Drink Up! House Passes Bolder Beer Bill
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:57 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.
Keeping Sex Offenders Away From Campus
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 6:43 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.
Federal Appeals Court Overturns Sex Toys Ban
Wed, February 13, 2008 - 8:30 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.
Riley: Don’t Tax The Tax Rebates
Tue, February 12, 2008 - 3:39 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.
Don’t Tax Federal Tax Rebate Checks
Mon, February 11, 2008 - 5:24 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.
2008 Session Is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 8:11 pm
Click here for a summary of action during the opening day of the 2008 Alabama Legislative Session.
2008 Legislative Session is Underway
Tue, February 05, 2008 - 1:47 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.
