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.
$5,000 Murder Reward Offered
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 5:31 pm
Governor Bob Riley is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the two teenagers who shot and killed a Mobile convenience store owner.
‘Year of Alabama Sports’ Brochure Unveiled
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 12:10 pm
The brochure hilites everything from sports museums and NASCAR, to college and high school football, tennis, golf and fishing destinations in Alabama.
Bill Could Make Gas 16 Cents Cheaper
Fri, May 02, 2008 - 2:37 pm
A resolution in Alabama's House could get rid of Alabama's 16 cents-a-gallon tax on gasoline. The governor's office doesn't know if he has that authority.
Riley Tanker Resolution Takes On Pelosi
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 12:05 pm
Governor Bob Riley will sign a resolution on Thursday that urges Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS.
Number Of Alabama State Employees Is Up
Sun, April 20, 2008 - 6:16 pm
Public records reviewed by The Associated Press show Alabama state government went from 34,553 employees in fiscal 1998 to 37,512 in fiscal 2007.
Alabama Governor Opposes Grocery Tax Cut
Thu, April 17, 2008 - 3:42 pm
Bob Riley says he does not support the proposed constiutional amendment that removes sales tax from groceries.
Lawsuit Filed Against Alabama’s Governor
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 9:25 pm
Governor Bob Riley is being sued over money from Exxon Mobil.
Wanted: New Trustee On The Plains
Tue, March 25, 2008 - 10:12 pm
Do you know someone who would make a good leader at Auburn University? Nominees are being accepted.
Sweet Home(less) Alabama
Tue, March 25, 2008 - 4:04 pm
A new report shows that on an average night in Alabama there are 5,391 homeless people on the streets or in shelters.
Supreme Court Hears AL Case
Mon, March 24, 2008 - 6:38 pm
The High Court is hearing a case involving Governor Bob Riley's power to fill vacancies on county commission seats.
Riley Endorses McCain
Mon, March 03, 2008 - 1:28 pm
Republican presidential frontrunner John McCain says he has been endorsed by Alabama Governor Bob Riley.