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Tue, May 13, 2008 - 10:56 am

A ban on smoking in most public areas may still become law in Alabama.

Thu, May 08, 2008 - 10:38 am

Alabama's Lieutenant Governor wants to look into the possibilty of building a major highway from Florence to Mobile. Another lawmaker says it will better connect Alabama to the Midwest.

Hundreds of Bills Die In Alabama Legislature

Wed, May 07, 2008 - 3:36 pm

The 2008 session has come to and end and hundreds of proposed bills have been killed because they were not passed. They dealt with everything from sex toys to school lunches. Take a look at some of the bills that couldn't be approved this year.

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.

Florida Divided Into Two States?

Tue, May 06, 2008 - 2:15 pm

The North Lauderdale City Commission wants to divide Florida into two states: North Florida and South Florida

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.

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.

Grocery Tax Removal Hits New Hurdle

Sun, May 04, 2008 - 5:45 pm

Legislature to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries is snarled in a Republican effort to end annual property tax reappraisals for homes statewide.