Bob Riley news articles

SCOTUS Rules In Riley’s Favor SCOTUS Rules In Riley’s Favor
Tue, May 27, 2008 - 10:55 am
BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court says Gov. Bob Riley did not violate any laws when he appointed Juan Chastang to the Mobile County Commission. Update 1:00 p.m.
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Riley Calls Special Session Riley Calls Special Session
Fri, May 23, 2008 - 2:44 pm
The Governor had strong words for lawmakers when he ordered them to return for a special session to approve an education budget. "Every Senator should look at every teacher in the state of Alabama and every kid and apologize."
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Tax Rebate Checks To Be Taxed? Tax Rebate Checks To Be Taxed?
Wed, May 21, 2008 - 6:12 pm
It may depend on whether Governor Riley calls a Special Session
Riley Vetoes Education Bill 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 $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.
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‘Year of Alabama Sports’ Brochure Unveiled ‘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 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.
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Riley Tanker Resolution Takes On Pelosi 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.
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Number Of Alabama State Employees Is Up 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.
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Alabama Governor Opposes Grocery Tax Cut 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.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Alabama’s Governor 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 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.
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