Paycheck From Prison… Not For Long
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 10:12 pm
Lawmakers promise to change a law that allows a teacher to collect her paycheck from prison.
Severe Storms Rock Midwest
Sat, May 31, 2008 - 12:25 pm
Storms force Illinois State Lawmakers to flee to the basement, seeking shelter
Lawmakers Hope To Prevent More Teacher Layoffs
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 7:07 pm
Legislatorts on both sides of the aisle are hoping to pass a education budget quickly. Some teachers have been fired because of the uncertainty over funding for the upcoming school year.
Reaction Coming In To Call For Special Session
Fri, May 23, 2008 - 7:56 pm
Governor Riley hopes legislators can pass an education budget in one week
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.
Do Or Die For Insurance Bills
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 4:49 pm
House Insurance Committee could dodge a vote on two insurance reform bills.
Alabama Lawmakers May Ban Mind-Altering Plant
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:13 pm
Tuesday is the last day of the 2008 Alabama legislative session, and lawmakers will have to work fast if they plan to ban the psychoactive drug Salvia divinorum. Two bills are waiting to be voted on.
Should We Restrict Toy Guns?
Sat, May 03, 2008 - 5:50 pm
Bills seek punishment for use, display of fake weapons.
Insurance Reform: All Eyes On Montgomery
Fri, May 02, 2008 - 6:21 pm
Gulf Coast homeowners will have their eyes on Montgomery next week as Alabama representatives take their turn in the battle over insurance reform.
Abortion Ultrasound Bill Fails
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 11:33 am
A bill that would have required all women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound and be given the opportunity to view the image failed narrowly in the Florida Senate on Wednesday.
Florida Lawmakers Debate Christian License Plate
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 9:00 am
If approved by the legislature, Florida would be the first in the nation to have a license plate that explicitly promotes a specific religion.
Congress Takes Closer Look At Merger
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 5:18 am
Lawmakers to hear from Delta, Northwest on proposed merger
