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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.

Bill To Repeal Grocery Tax Stalls

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.

Tax Rebate Checks Could Be Taxed In Bama

Fri, April 25, 2008 - 3:10 pm

A bill that would exempt tax rebate checks from Alabama income taxes is stalled as the Legislature enters the final six days of the 2008 regular session.

English Only Bill Dies In Senate Committee

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.

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.

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