Thursday, May 23 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:03:09 GMT
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced on Thursday his resignation from Congress, stating he would be taking a new position with the University of Alabama System. More >>
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced on Thursday his resignation from Congress, stating he would be taking a new position with the University of Alabama System. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:27:56 GMT
A high-level discussion between the governor, Huntsville's mayor and top-ranking business leaders focused on ways to improve growth for the future in the city and region.More >>
A high-level discussion between the governor, Huntsville's mayor and top-ranking business leaders focused on ways to improve growth for the future in the city and region.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:15:24 GMT
Monday marks the final day of the 2013 legislative session. Lawmakers still have a lot on their plates and little time to get it all done. It's down to the wire for some important bills. There isMore >>
Monday marks the final day of the 2013 legislative session.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:02:38 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley's plan to introduce an executive amendment that would delay the Alabama Accountability Act's tax credits and scholarship program for failing schools by two years is dead. ThursdayMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley's plan to introduce an executive amendment that would delay the Alabama Accountability Act's tax credits and scholarship program for failing schools by two years is dead.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:57:17 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater progress in repaying the Education RainyMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater progress in repaying the Education RainyMore >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:32:34 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley voiced his first critiques of the controversial school flexibility and tax credit law.More >>
Governor Robert Bentley alluded to disagreements and confusion with members of the legislature over the controversial school flexibility and tax credit bill, the so-called, "Alabama Accountability Act"More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:29:56 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. "This bill cuts downMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-05-08 10:55:05 GMT
The Republican-led House is poised to approve a bill that would give private sector workers the option of choosing paid time off instead of cash wages for working overtime.More >>
The Republican-led House is poised to approve a bill that would give private sector workers the option of choosing paid time off instead of cash wages for working overtime.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-04-29 14:13:52 GMT
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's appeal to revive portions of a state immigration law, including a section that made it a crime to harbor people who are living in the country illegally.
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's appeal to revive portions of a state immigration law, including a section that made it a crime to harbor people who are living in the country illegally.
Sunday, April 28 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-04-28 16:30:58 GMT
The GOP found itself divided in recent weeks over private school tax credits, Common Core school standards, and the participation of home-schooled students in public school activities.More >>
The GOP found itself divided in recent weeks over private school tax credits, Common Core school standards, and the participation of home-schooled students in public school activities.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:33 AM EDT2013-04-23 13:33:58 GMT
A bill that further protects Alabama's non-profit spay and neuter clinics is on the agenda for the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 188 passed in the state house but now faces a vote inMore >>
A bill that further protects Alabama's non-profit spay and neuter clinics is on the agenda for the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday. More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-04-09 15:39:19 GMT
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed the Women's Health and Safety Act Tuesday, a measure that places new requirements and restrictions on abortion clinics.More >>
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed the Women's Health and Safety Act Tuesday, a measure that places new requirements and restrictions on abortion clinics.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-04-04 19:05:44 GMT
For months, Alabama schools and parents have been in limbo when it comes to the 2013-2014 schedule. Alabama Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) proposed a bill that would give schools more flexibilityMore >>
For months, Alabama schools and parents have been in limbo when it comes to the 2013-2014 schedule.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-04-04 18:49:21 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has voted to pardon the Scottsboro Boys more than 80 years after the nine young black men were convicted by all-white juries of raping two white women.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has voted to pardon the Scottsboro Boys more than 80 years after the nine young black men were convicted by all-white juries of raping two white women.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-03-28 18:24:12 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House leader says a black lawmaker will not face punishment for referring in an email to a white constituent's ancestors as incestuous slave owners. Republican HouseMore >>
The Alabama House leader says a black lawmaker will not face punishment for referring in an email to a white constituent's ancestors as incestuous slave owners.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:35:15 GMT
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed the Alabama Accountability Act into law Thursday morning.The law will provide tax credits to parents who send their children to private schools instead of failingMore >>
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed the Alabama Accountability Act into law.More >>
Sunday, February 17 2013 1:12 PM EST2013-02-17 18:12:14 GMT
Alabama's new chief justice, Roy Moore, says the judicial system is being cut out of existence. Moore says the state General Fund appropriation for the court system is less now that when he began hisMore >>
Alabama's new chief justice, Roy Moore, says the judicial system is being cut out of existence. More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 11:46 AM EST2013-02-15 16:46:44 GMT
A former agriculture commissioner candidate who promised to take on the "thugs and criminals" in Montgomery is now facing a shoplifting charge. A spokesman for the Hoover Police Department said DaleMore >>
A former agriculture commissioner candidate who promised to take on the "thugs and criminals" in Montgomery is now facing a shoplifting charge. More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 11:06 AM EST2013-02-13 16:06:36 GMT
A state Senate committee has approved legislation designed to give city and county school systems more flexibility in dealing with state education laws. The Senate Education Committee voted 9-0 for theMore >>
A state Senate committee has approved legislation designed to give city and county school systems more flexibility in dealing with state education laws. More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 10:02 AM EST2013-02-11 15:02:16 GMT
A north Alabama lawmaker is suggesting possible legislation that he said would streamline the state's election process by eliminating some party primary runoffs.More >>
A north Alabama lawmaker is suggesting possible legislation that he said would streamline the state's election process by eliminating some party primary runoffs.More >>
Sunday, February 10 2013 10:16 AM EST2013-02-10 15:16:35 GMT
The Alabama Legislature is considering a bill that would give local school systems more flexibility in determining their rules and regulations. The bill is opposed by the Alabama Education Association.More >>
The Alabama Legislature is considering a bill that would give local school systems more flexibility in determining their rules and regulations. More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-02-07 17:55:23 GMT
The Alabama Senate approved a bill that would make legislature pay back money borrowed from the Alabama trust fund $145,796,943 will be transferred from the Alabama trust fund to the State General fundMore >>
The Alabama Senate approved a bill that would pay back money borrowed from the Alabama trust fundMore >>
Sunday, February 3 2013 12:02 PM EST2013-02-03 17:02:10 GMT
When the Alabama Legislature begins work on a new budget next week, state agencies could end up with less money for operations despite a voter-approved shift of $437 million over three years from a stateMore >>
When the Alabama Legislature begins work on a new budget next week, state agencies could end up with less money for operations despite a voter-approved shift of $437 million over three years from a state savings account to the General Fund. More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 7:25 AM EST2013-01-31 12:25:04 GMT
A bill has been pre-filed in the Alabama House that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The sponsor, Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd of Birmingham, says legalizing the drug for medicalMore >>
A bill has been pre-filed in the Alabama House that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 9:00 AM EST2013-01-22 14:00:42 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama state lawmaker has pre-filed legislation that would require the state auditor to keep a searchable public database listing any piece of personal property owned by theMore >>
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama state lawmaker has pre-filed legislation that would require the state auditor to keep a searchable public database listing any piece of personal property owned by theMore >>
Friday, January 18 2013 11:58 AM EST2013-01-18 16:58:43 GMT
Competing plans are being developed for achieving more efficiency in Alabama's law enforcement operations. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh unveiled legislation Friday that would consolidate and reorganizeMore >>
Competing plans are being developed for achieving more efficiency in Alabama's law enforcement operations. More >>
Saturday, January 12 2013 9:41 AM EST2013-01-12 14:41:12 GMT
1 of the first bills proposed in reaction to the Connecticut school shootings would strengthen penalties for trespassing on Alabama school buses. The bill pre-filed by Republican Sen. Cam Ward of AlabasterMore >>
1 of the first bills proposed in reaction to the Connecticut school shootings would strengthen penalties for trespassing on Alabama school buses. More >>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 6:19 AM EST2013-01-02 11:19:55 GMT
Congress' approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands a victorious President Barack Obama most of the tax boosts on the rich that he campaigned on. It also preventsMore >>
Congress' approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands a victorious President Barack Obama most of the tax boosts on the rich that he campaigned on. More >>
Tuesday, January 1 2013 1:43 PM EST2013-01-01 18:43:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (WAFF) - Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives Tuesday morning, north Alabama congressman Mo Brooks made an impassioned plea against a vote on the Fiscal Cliff deal reached inMore >>
Alabama Representative Mo Brooks says he wants lawmakers to take a closer look at the Fiscal Cliff bill before voting on it.More >>
Wednesday, December 26 2012 7:53 PM EST2012-12-27 00:53:15 GMT
As the nation inches closer to the so-called "fiscal cliff," President Obama is scheduled to return to the white house on thursday, but the Republican-run House of Representatives does not have a scheduledMore >>
Automatic tax increases and spending cuts go into effect on New Years Day if no deal gets doneMore >>
Monday, December 17 2012 3:48 PM EST2012-12-17 20:48:36 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday tasked Alabama Department of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier with developing a strategic plan for preventing and responding to incidents of active shootersMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday tasked Alabama Department of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier with developing a strategic plan for preventing and responding to incidents of active shooters at various facilities.More >>
Sunday, December 16 2012 11:02 AM EST2012-12-16 16:02:14 GMT
Alabama officials say the state stands to lose thousands of jobs and millions in revenue for schools if the president and Congress don't reach an agreement before the country goes over the "fiscal cliff." Gov.More >>
Alabama officials say the state stands to lose thousands of jobs and millions in revenue for schools if the president and Congress don't reach an agreement before the country goes over the "fiscal cliff." More >>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 4:15 PM EST2012-11-13 21:15:02 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley announced Alabama will not set up a state insurance exchange under the federal health care law. "I am not going to set up a state-based exchange that will create a tax burden ofMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley announced Alabama will not set up a state insurance exchange under the federal health care law.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 4:40 AM EST2012-11-07 09:40:09 GMT
Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has defeated Democratic incumbent Lucy Baxley for president of the Public Service Commission. Cavanaugh has 54% of the vote to Baxley's 46% with 84% of the precinctsMore >>
Republican Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has defeated Democratic incumbent Lucy Baxley for president of the Public Service Commission. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 4:38 AM EST2012-11-07 09:38:08 GMT
The former judge ousted for refusing to remove a Ten Commandments monument has won his old job back as Alabama's chief justice. Republican Roy Moore defeated Democrat Bob Vance. With 96% of precinctsMore >>
The former judge ousted for refusing to remove a Ten Commandments monument has won his old job back as Alabama's chief justice. More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 11:19 AM EST2012-11-06 16:19:41 GMT
Alabama election officials are reporting a strong voter turnout, with long lines at many polling places. A Houston County election official said the polls were "bombarded" when they opened at 7 a.m. andMore >>
Alabama election officials are reporting a strong voter turnout, with long lines at many polling places. More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 2:24 PM EST2012-11-05 19:24:30 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Political experts are expecting Alabama voters to turn out Tuesday in numbers similar to 2008, even though this election lacks the history-making excitement of 4 years ago. Alabama'sMore >>
Political experts are expecting Alabama voters to turn out Tuesday in numbers similar to 2008, even though this election lacks the history-making excitement of 4 years ago.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 11:40 AM EST2012-11-05 16:40:16 GMT
Alabama Republicans are holding their election night party at a gun range, where participants will be able to shoot a few rounds as returns come in.More >>
Alabama Republicans are holding their election night party at a gun range, where participants will be able to shoot a few rounds as returns come in.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-11-02 03:00:25 GMT
Election Day is just days away and many voters have already made up their minds about the presidential race, but at the state level, there are 11 amendments on the ballot. One of those, Amendment 6,More >>
Election Day is just days away and many voters have already made up their minds about the presidential race, but at the state level, there are 11 amendments on the ballot. One of those, Amendment 6, brings the debate over health care reform back to the forefront.More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.More >>
Motorists traveling through Alabama during the long Memorial Day weekend will see extra state troopers on the road. Alabama officials announced the extra troopers are the result of the state participating in the nationwide...More >>
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