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Success of legislative session depends on September vote

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:42 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:42 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:33:25 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:53:17 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:52:49 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Sat, 19 May 2012 09:55:14 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:56:02 +0000

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 … …

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

Alabama Notes — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:56:01 +0000

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 …

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Redistricting restraining order denied

Alabama Notes — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:19:25 +0000

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

Alabama Notes — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:07:13 +0000

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. Read more from The Birmingham News