US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 7:59 am
In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.
Senate Blocks Grocery Tax Ban
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 12:01 pm
State lawmakers refuse to debate a bill that would remove state sales taxes on groceries.
Immigration Bills Die In Alabama Legislature
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 11:41 am
With two days remaining in the session, most bills to control illegal immigration have died.
Alabama Senior Citizens Push To Abolish Grocery Tax
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 12:01 pm
Representatives of senior citizens groups, including the AARP, have urged the Alabama Legislature to pass the grocery tax amendment.
Charlie Crist Signs $1.2 Million Bill For Abused Girl
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 10:54 am
The Florida governor gives a 9-year-old disabled girl $1.2 million for injuries she sustained due to the state's negligence.
2 Mobile Netters Ordered to Court
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 10:09 am
Two commercial gillnetters have been ordered to appear in court after an officer from the Marine Resources Division says he saw them using a 1,200-foot net in the closed waters of Daphne's D'Olive Creek.
Study: Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:11 pm
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers.
Should We Restrict Toy Guns?
Sat, May 03, 2008 - 5:50 pm
Bills seek punishment for use, display of fake weapons.
State Lawmakers Stalled Over Electronic Bingo
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 3:56 pm
The Senate has continued to debate a bill regulating electronic bingo at the Macon County since February. There are only six days left in this session.
Senate Panel OKs Grocery Bill
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 3:52 pm
A proposed constitutional amendment to
remove the state sales tax from groceries cleared another
legislative hurdle today.
Would You Take A Gun To Work?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 10:41 am
Florida residents would be able to keep guns in their cars while at work under a bill that will likely be signed by the governor.
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Mon, March 31, 2008 - 5:42 am
April 1 marks the end of the first half of Alabama's fiscal year and the start of the second half of the state Legislature's session.