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.
2 Mobile Netters Ordered to Court
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 10:09 am
Two commercial gillnetters have been ordered to appear in court after an officer from the Marine Resources Division says he saw them using a 1,200-foot net in the closed waters of Daphne's D'Olive Creek.
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.
Insurance Bills Sent To House
Thu, May 01, 2008 - 11:17 pm
Two state insurance reform bills pass in the Senate and now await consideration in the House.
1 Step Closer to a Statewide Smoking Ban
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 1:06 pm
The Alabama Senate passes a bill that would ban smoking in most public places.
State Lawmakers Stalled Over Electronic Bingo
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 3:56 pm
The Senate has continued to debate a bill regulating electronic bingo at the Macon County since February. There are only six days left in this session.
Panel Favors Building A New Alabama Statehouse
Sat, April 12, 2008 - 7:50 pm
A legislative panel studying the future of the Alabama Statehouse agrees that a new statehouse building should be constructed.
No Foolin’
Mon, March 31, 2008 - 5:42 am
April 1 marks the end of the first half of Alabama's fiscal year and the start of the second half of the state Legislature's session.
Senate Rejects Earmark Ban
Fri, March 14, 2008 - 4:51 am
Senators in both political parties are insisting on their right to send pet projects back to their states, even though presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton joined with GOP nominee-in-waiting John McCain in voting to ban them for one year.
Brownback: I’m Mad About Tanker
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Three U.S. Senators are teaming up to fight the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grummand & EADS. Click to read the full statement.
AL Officials Make Decision on Kids Insurance
Thu, January 17, 2008 - 5:05 pm
State to continue enrolling in ALL Kids
Wicker Sworn In
Mon, December 31, 2007 - 5:02 pm
"I look forward to working with Roger in his new role representing
Mississippi in the United States Senate." - President Bush.
