News Topic: Law

Monday October 05 2009

SCOTUS Will Not Review FL Pledge of Allegiance Law

The law requires public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day unless they have their parents' written permission excusing them. more »
10:27 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Control freaks. view »
Friday July 03 2009

Obama Pledges Support

President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
9:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: I agree. That is just forcing views on someone. Hopefully he sticks with this one. 5 Responses »
Tuesday May 26 2009

Riley Signs Industrial Recruitment Law

Alabama has a new law that makes more types of businesses eligible for state financial help if they locate in Alabama. more »
9:38 AM
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By Associated Press
Friday May 22 2009

Veterans Cemetery To Be Built In Spanish Fort

Alabama Governor Bob Riley signs law establishing first state-run veterans cemetery more »
5:26 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Thursday May 07 2009

What’s On Your Plate?

The possible new fish labeling law will allow you to be more informed about what's on your plate. more »
8:20 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by BamaBob: There is something fishy about this story! 1 Responses »
Wednesday May 06 2009

Crist Set To Sign Seat Belts Law

Florida drivers will now have to click it or face a ticket. more »
10:28 AM
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By Associated Press
Thursday April 09 2009

Herman Thomas Denied Law License

Former judge appealed to Alabama State Bar to reinstate his license after being charged for paddling jail inmates and trading sexual favors for leniency. more »
11:24 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by BamaBob: Nah, I think they will just substantiate times and places with the 9 inmates.  It was probably morally right for some of them to question the judges… 18 Responses »
Wednesday March 25 2009

Tougher Teen Tanning?

There's a bill making it's way through the Florida legislature that would ban people 16 and under from using tanning beds. Tell us what you think. POLL more »
9:40 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Tanning beds are safe for minors the same way cigarettes are safe for minors. This is not an issue for the state, however… view »
Thursday February 05 2009

AL Leg Committee Votes To Ban Texting While Driving

If full Legislature passes, drivers would be fined $25 for first violation. more »
1:32 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: All you have to say is “I was making a call, that’s legal, and I WILL take a day off work to go down to the courthouse to fight it.” view »
Wednesday January 14 2009

AL Sheriffs Look To Change Jail Food Program

Alabama sheriffs are looking to change the way they feed jail inmates now that a federal judge has locked up.. more »
2:26 PM
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By Associated Press
Tuesday September 16 2008

Trouble With Underwear Exposure Law

Is it constitutional to be fined or even arrested for wearing pants that hang too low? Sagging law is being debated in one Florida town. more »
9:00 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by jaydog123: I’m no legal expert but isnt the fact that men can wear speedos and women can wear bikini’s (which are much more revealing) in most outdoor… 20 Responses »
Saturday August 16 2008

Disney To Allow Guns In Cars

Park had claimed it was exempt from new law allowing Florida residents to keep firearms in vehicles at work. more »
6:34 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by claycitymadness: its funny, the same nra card carrying folks who think they have a God given right to own firearms say okay, but you cant bring one to work at my place… view »
Wednesday July 02 2008

UN Report Critical Of Alabama Death Penalty

A United Nations report says Alabama's death penalty system is so flawed that the state may have executed an innocent person. more »
9:21 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Human beings are fallible, God is not. I’d rather place my faith in Him. 51 Responses »
Wednesday June 11 2008

Planting Prisoners?

Mobile sheriffs are proposing an inmate landscaping service. They say it could save tax payers money, but is it a good idea? Click here to leave comments and see photos. more »
10:10 AM
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By Terese Jordan
Comment by The wife: KxVx, thank you so much for the offer but My $2.00 keep my feet covered. There are people who have no shoes and even people who have no feet. God has blessed… 21 Responses »
Monday June 09 2008

Jackson Police Must Wear Hats

The cash-strapped Jackson Police Department has spent more than $15,000 on hats to make officers appear more professional. more »
9:09 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by justme: Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm view »

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