Terrorist Surveillance Bill
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 5:57 am
The Senate votes today on a surveillance
bill that would protect telecommunications companies from lawsuits..
Sick Prisoners Could Be Released
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 1:09 pm
Committees in both state houses have passed bills that woul all some terminally ill and mentally ill prisoners to be released.
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.
