News Topic: Bob Riley

Wednesday November 25 2009

Ala. Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Double Dipping

The Alabama Supreme Court On Wednesday Again Upheld The State School Board's Ban On Legislators Working In The Two-year College System, A Practice Known As Double Dipping ... more »
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Charter Schools Become Ala. Governor’s Race Issue

Alabama's Two Democratic Candidates For Governor Are Divided Sharply Over Whether The State Should Allow Publicly Funded Charter Schools That Operate Without Many Of The Rules... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Tuscaloosa Asks Legislative Help With Hospital

The Tuscaloosa City Council Has Asked The Tuscaloosa County Legislative Delegation To Introduce A Bill That Would Ensure That Bryce Hospital Stays In The City ... more »
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Tuesday November 24 2009

Ala. State Workers Get 14th Holiday

Alabama State Employees Have Been Given A Four-day Thanksgiving Weekend, Bringing Their Holiday Total For The Year To 14 The Montgomery Advertiser Reports That... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Friday November 20 2009

Riley Spares ‘Clyde The Turkey’ From Ala. Table

Gov Bob Riley Has Pardoned A Thanksgiving Turkey As Part Of An Annual Alabama Tradition That Dates Back To 1949 Friday Marked The 60th Time That An Alabama... more »
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Judge Asked To Block Sale Of Ala. Hospital

Tuscaloosa City Officials Have Asked A Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court For A Preliminary Injunction To Stop The State From Dismantling Or Moving Bryce Hospital Until The City's... more »
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Riley Says Health Care Reform Could Hurt States

Alabama Gov Bob Riley Says Health Care Reform Legislation Being Pushed By Democrats In Congress Would Be Devastating To States Riley Was At The Republican Governors... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Monday November 16 2009

Riley:  No More Bingo Machines

Gov. Riley is urging gaming manufacturers in seven states to make sure they keep their gambling machines out of Alabama. more »
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Comment by framkly: I wonder if Gov. Riley paid his gambling debt to the Gov. of Fla. Alabama got beat in the SEC championship game last year and the stake was Dreamland BBQ… 6 Responses »
Sunday September 13 2009

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »
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By Associated Press
Friday September 11 2009

Flags At Half-Staff In Mobile

Bob Riley made the proclamation to help commemorate 9-11. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Sweetassuga04: My husband just deployed to Baghdad in August and is over there for a year. I asked him what they were doing for 9/11…they have formations and… 13 Responses »
Thursday August 20 2009

Alabama’s Governor To Lead Southern Governors

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley replaces Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as chairman of the Southern Governors' Association when the group meets this weekend in Williamsburg, Va. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by Mike x51: Oh my, if we go even further back…Jim, Guy… 3 letter names! :O Keep it simple for Alabama and you get elected! 1 Responses »
Friday July 24 2009

Gov. Riley Announces More Cuts To Education Budget

Riley said tax collections for education have dropped 10 percent since December. But the cuts could've been worse. Riley took the remaining $116 million out of a state rainy day fund to help ease the financial hit. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by MMay: After the most recent annexations by the City of Mobile, there were discussions about whether the City should pay the school system for some of the money… 14 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Alabama’s Political Leaders Congratulate Dr. Benjamin

President Barack Obama nominated Bayou La Batre Dr. Regina Benjamin to become the next Surgeon General. more »
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by southfan1981: I think when hospitals hand out pamphlets on breastfeeding that are NOT written by formula companies, we might see some more children benefit. Enfamil’s… 1 Responses »
Monday June 22 2009

Governor Riley Visits Austal’s Headquarters In Australia

Riley thanked the Austal shipbuilding company for creating 1,000 jobs in Mobile. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by mob1: To me this has nothing to do with republican or Democrate. We would be in the same situation if a Democrate was governor. However 1400 jobs add by this… 15 Responses »
Saturday June 20 2009

Ivey Kicking Off Governor’s Campaign

Alabama State Treasurer Kay Ivey is set to kick off her campaign for governor starting Wednesday by making stops all over the state - including Mobile. more »
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By Associated Press
Saturday May 16 2009

Summary Of 2009 Session

With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »
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By Associated Press
Tuesday May 12 2009

Gov. Riley Signs Gulf State Park Hotel Bill

The old park hotel that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The bill allows the state to lease beachfront property for 70 years to a private company for development of the hotel. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Alabama Patriot: According to another article that I read about the hotel, the rooms will be quite expensive and will definitely be out of reach of the vast majority of… 6 Responses »
Saturday April 18 2009

Illegal Bingo Machines Won’t Be Returned

The Alabama Supreme Court says that for now Gov. Bob Riley's task force on illegal gambling can hold onto gaming machines and cash seized in a raid at an electronic bingo facility in Lowndes County. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Perhaps you used a filtered word or string of letters that trigger the filter? It’s pretty easy to do if you use other words for pooh or Wee wee.… 1 Responses »
Friday April 10 2009

Alabama Wants 20 Counties Declared Disaster Areas

Governor Bob Riley on Friday asked President Obama to declare a major disaster area for 20 counties in Alabama that received damage from wind, rain and flooding recently. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
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By Alabama's Governor Office
Tuesday April 07 2009

What Do Voters Think Of Political Ad Controversy?

Click for results of statewide scientific survey. more »
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By News 5/Survey USA
Comment by mom on a mission: Hi Check out the comments on the story itself. 4 Responses »
Wednesday March 25 2009

Troy Chancellor Won’t Run For Governor

Jack Hawkins says he's more passionate about Troy than pursuing public office and has decided not to run for governor in 2010. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday March 24 2009

Grocery Tax Will Not Go Away

An effort to remove the state's 4 cents sales tax from groceries has failed in the Alabama House. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Drug testing is so stupid. It really only targets weed smokers, since everything else (Amphetamines, Barbituates, Methadone, Heroin, Valium, Cocaine, and… 24 Responses »

Lights, Camera, Action!

Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a bill that Alabama officials hope will mean in the future movies like "Sweet Home Alabama" won't be filmed in Georgia and other states. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by southernbelle6913: Really?? Cool. 1 Responses »
Monday March 23 2009

Stimulus Will Save Thousands Of Teachers’ Jobs

State schools Superintendent Joe Morton says nearly 3,800 teachers will get to keep their jobs for at least two more years thanks to the federal economic stimulus. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by Stryder: I agree with your statement pjdees! 1 Responses »

Fed Wants Gulf Shores To Return Hurricane $

Officials in Gulf Shores have been told that government auditors want the city to return nearly $9.8 million used for cleanup after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Alochrico: I can’t believe that this is happening to Gulf Shores. I guess they didn’t whine enough after Ivan devestated the town. Our business was severely… view »
Wednesday March 18 2009

‘Day Of Prayer’ For Shooting Rampage Victims

Governor Bob Riley declares Friday a “Day of Prayer and Remembrance” for the victims of last week's shooting rampage, their families and the communities effected. more »
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by SUNNY88: GOD, I ask that you Bless the familys be Blessd and that you Ausome love Comfrot all. view »
Wednesday March 11 2009

Riley Will Visit Shooting Rampage Sites

Gov. Bob Riley wants to meet with local law enforcement to make sure they have everything they need. more »
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By The Associated Press
Friday February 27 2009

State Launches Federal Stimulus Website

Governor Bob Riley launched a website that will help Alabamians learn more about the federal stimulus law and track how the stimulus dollars are spent in the state. more »
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By Governor Bob Riley's Office
Comment by ickthus: np, got my banjo and BBq sause 7 Responses »
Monday February 23 2009

Should Alabama Reject Part of Stimulus Money?

Click for results of scientific statewide poll conducted by News 5/Survey USA. more »
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By News 5/Survey USA
Comment by rolltide33: Guide for employers… http://dir.alabama.gov/docs/guides/uc_separationinformation.pdf 64 Responses »

Alabama May Reject Some Stimulus Money

Republican Gov. Bob Riley said he may reject about $66 million of the federal economic stimulus funds that were earmarked to help states fund unemployment benefits. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by cmb1: AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 Responses »
Friday February 20 2009

Economic Summit Looks To Service Sector

The Alabama Economic Summit was held in Mobile Friday. more »
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By Chad Petri
Monday February 09 2009

Riley: Alabama’s Economy Ok

Governor Bob Riley visits Foley, tells standing-room only things could be worse on the economic front more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by rosepetal: oh sure mr. riley, that is why alabama is one of the ones who are at risk of running out of unemployment money. no worries here. view »
Friday February 06 2009

Kay Ivey Exploring Run For Governor

State Treasurer considering bid for Alabama Governor. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
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By Kay Ivey Exploratory Committee

Artur Davis To Run For Governor

Alabama Congressman hopes to make history as state's first African-American Governor. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: oh MeAmerican, i do not support liberal democrats, neither do i support liberal republicans like the ones who are jumping ship and supporting obamas and… 24 Responses »
Thursday February 05 2009

Former AL Gov. Guy Hunt Remembered

A thousand people attend a state memorial service for Alabama's first Republican Governor since reconstruction more »
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By CBS News/Associated Press
Tuesday February 03 2009

State Of The State Address

Click here for a copy of Gov. Bob RIley's State Of The State address. more »
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By Governor Bob Riley
Comment by rosepetal: if the foreclosure goes to stop forclosures then i say yes. these banks misused money forever got a bailout, i say the homeowners need one to. i say let… 71 Responses »

2009 Legislative Session Begins

Lawmakers return to Montgomery Tuesday. The 2009 Session starts at Noon. Gov. Riley will deliver the State Of The State tonight at 6:30, live on wkrg.com. more »
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by mr mike: Our prayers are with all you to ,and maby we can make some laws ,where we can put a stop to PETA and the HSUS from robbing from the American people ,we… 1 Responses »
Monday February 02 2009

Singing The Dirt Road Blues

The potholes are so big that they're singing for political help. more »
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by don't care: Has the road been fixed yet? NOPE..  I have to say that if ya want to do something then help fix it. I see some one sent a private mesage to Sunny… 33 Responses »

Stimulus Package Could Save Teacher Jobs

Gov. Bob Riley says Alabama is looking at widespread layoffs and larger class sizes if the stimulus package fails in the U.S. Senate. more »
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By The Associated Press
Thursday January 29 2009

Economic Stimulus: Agree To Disagree

Alabama's governor and Lt. governor agree that Congress should pass an economic stimulus plan, but disagree about which one it should be. more »
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By Associated Press

Tanker Talk: Murtha Tours Port City

Influential congressman tours Port City's tanker digs. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Sirk: I don’t think the jets are going to be flying over constantly, they are just being built here. 2 Responses »
Friday January 23 2009

Controversial Judge Eyes 2010 Governor’s Race

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says he is seriously considering another race for governor. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: i love judge roy moore. he has my vote.  oh and frankly i would look at the crimes these model citizens did to be put on death row. 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 20 2009

Gov. Bob Riley On Obama’s Inauguration

“Today marks an historic moment for our country. The peaceful transition of the most powerful office on Earth is truly exceptional, and something that all of us, regardless of political party, can celebrate as Americans." more »
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By Governor Bob Riley
Tuesday January 06 2009

Baldwin County School Cuts

Baldwin School Board meets to outline budget cuts forced by proration. System will try to avoid layoffs. more »
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By Special to News 5 from BCBOE spokesman Terry Wilhite
Comment by IM4BAMA: Taxpayers…littte fyi…tuesday night meeting with board included a catered meal! Some credit should be given to the board but not the folks who… 1 Responses »
Thursday December 11 2008

Governor Riley’s Future On The Farm

Governor Bob Riley says he won't run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat in 2010 even if Shelby decides to retire. more »
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday December 10 2008

Gov. Riley Declares Internet Safety Day In Alabama

Gov. Bob Riley has proclaimed an 'Internet Safety Day' in Alabama. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday December 08 2008

Suspicious Letters Sent To State Capitols

Someone sent suspicious letters to Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and the governors of Missouri, Michigan and Rhode Island. more »
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By The Associated Press
Monday December 01 2008

Riley & Obama Will Discuss The Economy

Bob Riley is one of 40 governors who will meet with President-elect Barack Obama Tuesday to discuss ways to stimulate the struggling economy. more »
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By The Associated Press.
Friday November 21 2008

Vets Get Help With Stress

Alabama publishes booklet to help vets deal with post war stress more »
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By Associated Press
Thursday November 06 2008

New Port Container Terminal Opens

Terminal will allow larger ships to load and unload products in Mobile more »
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By Associated Press

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