Mammoth Money Gap In Alabama Senate Race
Fri, July 18, 2008 - 11:24 am
Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has about $244 in his campaign account for every $1 held by his opponent, Democratic state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures.
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..
Super Showdown Set For Super Tuesday
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 6:25 pm
Mississippi hasn’t sent a Democrat to the Senate in 20 years, but Democrats think that could change in November.
Baseball Legend To Campaign For Figures
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 9:36 am
Baseball legend Hank Aaron will be back
in his home state later this month to do two fundraisers for
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Vivian Davis Figures.
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.
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.
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.
Senate Rejects Changes To Flood Insurance Bill
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 7:17 pm
The Senate has rejected a bid by Gulf Coast lawmakers to allow homeowners the option of adding wind coverage to their flood insurance.
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.
Gulf Coast Lawmakers Want To Change Nat’l Flood Bill
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 9:59 am
A bill to renew the national flood insurance program is expected to reach a final vote this week, but not before lawmakers from Gulf Coast states try to rewrite it. As now drafted, the bill does not allow the option of buying wind coverage.
