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Success of legislative session depends on September vote

May 21, 2012

MONTGOMERY | Although the books were closed on the 2012 regular legislative session on May 16, the success or failure of the 2012-13 General Fund passed that night won’t be known until Sept. 18. That’s when voters go to the polls to consider…

Success of legislative session depends on September vote

May 21, 2012

MONTGOMERY | Although the books were closed on the 2012 regular legislative session on May 16, the success or failure of the 2012-13 General Fund passed that night won’t be known until Sept. 18. That’s when voters go to the polls to consider shifting $197 million into general government spending…

Alabama GOP selection of Madison County judge will occur in Montgomery, behind closed doors

May 20, 2012

Alabama GOP Executive Director T.J. Maloney said the party wants to make the process as transparent as possible, with the candidate interviews – to be held in a Montgomery hotel – open to the public. He said the committee deliberations and voting will be

Plan may cut one county lawmaker

May 19, 2012

MONTGOMERY | Tuscaloosa County would lose a member in the state House of Representatives if the legislative reapportionment plan becomes law.

Alabama officials outline reductions to Medicaid

May 19, 2012

MONTGOMERY | Alabama officials have outlined cuts to Medicaid that have come as a result of lower than expected state revenue.

County has nearly $60M in reserves

May 19, 2012

MONTGOMERY | An audit of the Tuscaloosa County Commission for the year ending Sept. 30, 2010, showed a cash reserve of $57.4 million.

Ragland eliminates Athens Bible in 1A tournament – The Decatur Daily

May 18, 2012

Ragland eliminates Athens Bible in 1A tournament The Decatur Daily MONTGOMERY — Ragland High continued its dominate run through the losers' bracket by slugging past Athens Bible 14-0 today in a Class 1A elimination game at the Class 1A state softball tournament. Top-ranked Ragland, the defending two-time state … …

Hatton tops Goshen in 2A state softball opener – The Decatur Daily

May 18, 2012

Hatton tops Goshen in 2A state softball opener The Decatur Daily MONTGOMERY — Hatton High overcame a sluggish start to beat Goshen 5-1 today in the opening round of the Class 2A state softball tournament. The start wasn't what Hatton coach John …

Redistricting restraining order denied

May 18, 2012

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Circuit Judge Charles Price has rejected an effort to stop the Legislature from passing a redistricting plan, Price said this afternoon in a telephone interview.

Committee approves House redistricting plan

May 18, 2012

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — In a sometimes-testy meeting, the House Constitutions, Campaigns and Elections Committee passed the House redistricting proposal sponsored by Rep. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, with a 6-2, party-line vote.