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Show choir reaps rewards - Sand Mountain Reporter
Friday, May 16, 2008
Show choir reaps rewards Sand Mountain Reporter, AL - 40 minutes ago “I’m so proud of what they’ve done in representing Alabama ,” said Mitchem, who also gave Rains a copy of the Senate resolution commendin.. ..

Effort seeks to legalize stronger beer in Alabama - Anniston Star (subscription)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Effort seeks to legalize stronger beer in Alabama Anniston Star (subscription), AL - 1 hour ago The chairman of the agenda-setting Senate Rules Committee, Lowell Barron , D-Fyffe, said the Senate has to turn its at.. ..

No Love For California Supreme Court Decision - CBS News
Friday, May 16, 2008
No Love For California Supreme Court Decision CBS News, NY - 6 hours ago Love is running in a competitive Republican primary on June 3 against state senator Harri Anne Smith , oral surgeon Craig Schmidtke and telev.. ..

Musician basingcampaign on fairtax, term limits - The Huntsville Times - al.com
Friday, May 16, 2008
Musician basingcampaign on fairtax, term limits The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 13 hours ago Democrats in the race are Parker Griffith , 65, businessman, Huntsville, and David Maker, 57, optical physicist, Hunt.. ..

Legislators to tackle many issues Monday - al.com
Friday, May 16, 2008
Legislators to tackle many issues Monday al.com, AL - 14 hours ago Tom Butler , D-Madison, that would require each public school in Alabama to purchase an automated external defibrillator and assign a trained staff.. ..

Give film-makers a reason to shoot here - Press-Register - al.com
Friday, May 16, 2008
Give film-makers a reason to shoot here Press-Register - al.com, AL - 5 hours ago Tom Butler of Madison are waiting for the House to act on Rep. Lindsey's legislation first. Granted, incentives don't come w.. ..

Walker County bingo brings ethics lawsuit - Times Daily (subscription)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Walker County bingo brings ethics lawsuit Times Daily (subscription), AL - 6 hours ago Charles Bishop , R-Arley, filed an ethics complaint in April against House Majority Leader Ken Guin, D-Carbon Hill, who is chai.. ..

News Five Investigates: Cost Vs. Benefit - WKRG-TV
Thursday, May 15, 2008
WKRG-TV News Five Investigates: Cost Vs. Benefit WKRG-TV, AL - 6 hours ago Senators Ben Brooks , Trip Pittman and Rusty Glover , all of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, proposed legislation, SB-609, to establish mitiga.. ..

PAC-to-PAC transfer ban stalls in conference committee - al.com
Thursday, May 15, 2008
PAC-to-PAC transfer ban stalls in conference committee al.com, AL - May 15, 2008 Some PACs are very clearly named and raise money from thousands of small donors, like those operated by the Alabama Education Associa.. ..

More industry moving to Cusseta - Opelika Auburn News
Thursday, May 15, 2008
More industry moving to Cusseta Opelika Auburn News, AL - 12 hours ago Kim Benefield , D-Woodland, all expressed their excitement about the news. In a prepared statement, they said, “We are pleased to join Chambe.. ..

Hits and Misses - Tuskegee News
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Hits and Misses Tuskegee News, AL - 17 hours ago Because members of the Alabama Senate didn’t honor local courtesy when it came to a bill sponsored by Myron Penn —who represents Macon County–that would … ..

Public service is family tradition for local attorney - The Huntsville Times - a..
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Public service is family tradition for local attorney The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 19 hours ago Her uncle, the late Ryan deGraffenried Sr., was president pro tem of the Alabama Senate and died in a plane cra.. ..

Riley outlines tax cut plan to rival Knight's - The Huntsville Times - al.co..
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Riley outlines tax cut plan to rival Knight's The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 22 hours ago Bob Riley said his four-point tax reduction plan makes so much sense for Alabama , he doesn't understand why it.. ..

Riley gives no hint on choices for A&M board - The Huntsville Times - al.com
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Riley gives no hint on choices for A&M board The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 19 hours ago By PATRICIA C. McCARTER Openings on the Alabama A&M University's board of trustees are still on the governor's m.. ..

Scandal may hit Alabama before bingo reforms - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Scandal may hit Alabama before bingo reforms Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 20 hours ago Bobby Singleton , who represents Greene County, introduced an amendment that would transfer authority of bingo to a cou.. ..

Riley stumps for food tax compromise - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Riley stumps for food tax compromise Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 23 hours ago Zeb Little , D-Cullman, who opposes Riley’s compromise plan, ridiculed the governor’s stumping. “This is the most ridicul.. ..

Alabama Eyes Bigger Piece of Pie - WTOK
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Alabama Eyes Bigger Piece of Pie WTOK, MS - 1 hour ago Bobby Singleton , chairman of the Alabama Senate Tourism Committee. “This area is so rich in terms of history and we must share that together in terms of … ..

Siegelman saga continues - Hartselle Enquirer
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Siegelman saga continues Hartselle Enquirer, AL - 1 hour ago Senate Republican leader Jabo Waggoner has said that Republican senators will use delaying tactics to block a final vote on the last day. … ..

News 5 Investigates: Insurance Questions - WKRG-TV
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
WKRG-TV News 5 Investigates: Insurance Questions WKRG-TV, AL - 2 hours ago North Alabama Senator Lowell Barron was quick to respond. “I live 400 miles from the coast and I don't have to be for your insurance bi.. ..

STEVE FLOWERS: District 2 race could get interesting - Prattville Progress
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
STEVE FLOWERS: District 2 race could get interesting Prattville Progress, AL - 13 hours ago The Democrats have fielded retired physician, Parker Griffith , and Huntsville physicist, David Maker. Dr. Parker Griffith.. ..

Governor to tout sales tax cut plan - The Huntsville Times - al.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Governor to tout sales tax cut plan The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 3 hours ago Tom Butler , D-Madison, or Sen. Jim Preuitt, D-Talladega, to vote with him Monday. Butler and Preuitt abstained on the first vote… ..

Debate over electronic bingo continues - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Debate over electronic bingo continues Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 4 hours ago Charles Bishop , R-Arley, filed the complaint last month against House Majority Leader Ken Guin, D-Carbon Hill, chairman of th.. ..

Taxes an issue in election year - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Taxes an issue in election year Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 4 hours ago Alabama has one of the most unfair tax systems in the country. Until the last year, when the income tax deductions were finally raise.. ..

SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICANS: Hopefuls outline credentials for seat … - Montgom..
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICANS: Hopefuls outline credentials for seat … Montgomery Advertiser, AL - 15 hours ago The candidates are David Grimes, Jay Love, John Martin, Harri Anne Smith , Craig Schmidtke and David W.. ..

Quit talking and start planning new road - Press-Register - al.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Quit talking and start planning new road Press-Register - al.com, AL - May 13, 2008 Rusty Glover , R-Semmes, noted, the highway would make for safer trips to Tuscaloosa for University of Alabama students from this .. ..

Alabama governor Riley says he will sign ban on indoor smoking - The Birmingham ..
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Alabama governor Riley says he will sign ban on indoor smoking The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - May 13, 2008 Vivian Davis Figures , D-Mobile, said she was happy to hear Riley would sign the ban if it clears the L.. ..

Law aims at kids in trouble - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Law aims at kids in trouble Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - May 13, 2008 Myron Penn , D-Union Springs,. Attending the bill signing were Irons, Penn, Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, House Speaker Seth Hamm.. ..

Riley signs juvenile justice bill - Times Daily (subscription)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Riley signs juvenile justice bill Times Daily (subscription), AL - May 13, 2008 Myron Penn , D-Union Springs, and Rep. Tammy Irons, D-Florence. “This is an amazing day for the children of Alabama ,” Cobb said. Cobb.. ..

Opp gets $238K grant - Andalusia Star-News
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Opp gets $238K grant Andalusia Star-News, AL - May 12, 2008 Jimmy Holley (R-Elba). Funding for improvements to West Covington Avenue sidewalks will come from Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds. … ..

Alabama's twisted tale: The grocery sales tax debate - Anniston Star (subscr..
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Alabama's twisted tale: The grocery sales tax debate Anniston Star (subscription), AL - 6 hours ago Zeb Little , D-Cullman, to release a bill regulating quarries that Little was holding in committee. Butler wit.. ..

New law takes different approach to juvenile offenders - Tuscaloosa News (subscr..
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
New law takes different approach to juvenile offenders Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 4 hours ago Myron Penn , D-Union Springs,. Attending the bill signing were Irons, Penn, Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cob.. ..

Kumho Tires Expands Manufacturing Base to US - PR Newswire (press release)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Kumho Tires Expands Manufacturing Base to US PR Newswire (press release), NY - 7 hours ago In addition to Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Ken Stewart and Macon-Bibb Co.. ..

Alabama Legislature Raises Auto Liability Insurance Minimums - Insurance Journal
Monday, May 12, 2008
Alabama Legislature Raises Auto Liability Insurance Minimums Insurance Journal, CA - 52 minutes ago Roger Bedford , D-Russellville, passed the Senate 33-0 in February and now goes to Gov. Bob Riley for signing into.. ..

Still time to pass public smoking ban - Press-Register - al.com
Monday, May 12, 2008
Still time to pass public smoking ban Press-Register - al.com, AL - May 12, 2008 Vivian Davis Figures . A committee approved the House version last week after adding a few reasonable amendments. The measure will pr.. ..

The Legislature let us down: Lights, cameras, McClellan - Anniston Star (subscri..
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Legislature let us down: Lights, cameras, McClellan Anniston Star (subscription), AL - 1 hour ago The other bill, sponsored by senators Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, and Tom Butler , D-Madison, stalled in a Ho.. ..

Ala. immigration bills unpassed as end of session nears - al.com
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ala. immigration bills unpassed as end of session nears al.com, AL - 6 hours ago Scott Beason , R-Gardendale. He said he has watched many of his immigration reform efforts fail because the business community has re.. ..

Lost in the legislature - Gadsden Times (subscription)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Lost in the legislature Gadsden Times (subscription), AL - 1 hour ago Arthur Orr , R-Decatur, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee on a voice vote and could be among the bills considered by the House on Ma.. ..

Parties successful at blocking bills - Montgomery Advertiser
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Parties successful at blocking bills Montgomery Advertiser, AL - 3 hours ago Arthur Orr and others Thursday in having local bills read in their entirety and using other measures to eat time on what was the next to .. ..

Annual property reappraisals to remain - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Annual property reappraisals to remain Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago Roger Bedford , D-Russellville, said Riley can reverse that decision simply by issuing an executive order. 'The real culpr.. ..

CALENDAR: Business events - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
CALENDAR: Business events Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago Phil Poole , D-Tuscaloosa, will provide a legislative update. Meeting includes dinner at a cost of $18 for members and $25 for nonmembers. .. ..

Dead bills - Times Daily (subscription)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Dead bills Times Daily (subscription), AL - 16 hours ago Bobby Singleton , D-Greensboro, and Myron Penn, D-Union Springs, vowed to kill local bills because senators from outside their districts opposed their bingo .. ..

DANA BEYERLE: Senators make a deal to pass local bills - Tuscaloosa News (subscr..
Sunday, May 11, 2008
DANA BEYERLE: Senators make a deal to pass local bills Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago Senate Rules Chairman Lowell Barron , D-Fyffe, said Democrats, some House Republicans and Sen. Phil Poole, D-T.. ..

Road would be dream come true - Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Road would be dream come true Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago … counties in West Alabama for growth and development. “If we build the road, economic development will come,” promised state Sen. Ha.. ..

Senators prove fairer taxes is not among their goals - Tuscaloosa News (subscrip..
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Senators prove fairer taxes is not among their goals Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 3 hours ago “I think there's something wrong when in Alabama we decide we ought not to tax food for calves and we tax fo.. ..

GUEST COLUMN: Make the tax cut ‘real’ - Cullman Times Online
Sunday, May 11, 2008
GUEST COLUMN: Make the tax cut ‘real’ Cullman Times Online, AL - 7 hours ago Zeb Little (ZL) — “We must help these working families, who play by the rules, work every day, raise a family, obey the law, yet .. ..

County tax office bill goes to governor - Clanton Advertiser
Saturday, May 10, 2008
County tax office bill goes to governor Clanton Advertiser, AL - 14 hours ago Hank Erwin . “I think (combining the tax offices) will be a helpful thing for the county,” Erwin said. “The commission wanted it. … ..

Gill net buyout reached after long negotiations - Press-Register - al.com
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Gill net buyout reached after long negotiations Press-Register - al.com, AL - 10 hours ago Pat Lindsey , D-Butler, on May 1 that would have made the retirement of the nets mandatory and would have given fishermen t.. ..

Alabama lawmaker seeks vote to pass grocery sales tax removal - al.com
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Alabama lawmaker seeks vote to pass grocery sales tax removal al.com, AL - May 10, 2008 Opponents estimate 65 percent of Alabama taxpayers would pay less state tax while 35 percent, including some middle-income peo.. ..

State legislators expect flurry of activity as session comes to a … - Daily Ho..
Saturday, May 10, 2008
State legislators expect flurry of activity as session comes to a … Daily Home Online, AL - 14 hours ago By Brandon Fincher The end of the Alabama State Legislature’s regular session is nearing, with the final .. ..

WENDELL MITCHELL: Large number of bills passed in 2 days - Prattville Progress
Friday, May 9, 2008
WENDELL MITCHELL : Large number of bills passed in 2 days Prattville Progress, AL - 21 hours ago … any problem related to state government. WENDELL MITCHELL represents Alabama's 30th District in the state Sen.. ..