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Montgomery

Redrawn legislative districts may solidify GOP gains

May 15, 2012

MONTGOMERY | House and Senate Republicans, by drawing legislative districts that protect black Democrats at the expense of some white Democrats, can solidify the political advantage the GOP gained in the Legislature in the 2010 election.

Alabama beer lovers wait for action on brew bills

May 15, 2012

MONTGOMERY | Alabama beer lovers are pleased that the state Legislature passed a measure to allow beer to be sold in larger containers, but they’re still awaiting the fate of a measure to legalize home brewing.

Changes to Alabama immigration law may be in doubt

May 15, 2012

MONTGOMERY | The passage of several changes to the state’s controversial immigration law, which was approved last year, is still up in the air for Wednesday, the final day of the 2012 legislative session.

LifeSouth faces lawsuit after man contracts HIV

May 15, 2012

A Montgomery law firm is filing suit against LifeSouth Community?Blood Centers,?lobbing a very serious accusation that?calls into?question the safety of the center's blood supply.

Teachers union rallies for legislative help for Jefferson County

May 14, 2012

“We are a broke county today,” County Manager Tony Petelos said. “We need help from Montgomery.”

Alabama corruption trials show federal prosecutors need restraints, Don Siegelman’s lawyers argue

May 14, 2012

The former Alabama governor was convicted by a Montgomery jury in 2006 of selling a state appointment in exchange for a $500,000 contribution to his lottery campaign.

Alabama alligator hunting season set for August, registration begins in June

May 14, 2012

The regulations for the controlled alligator hunts in Alabama are much different from those in Louisiana, popularized on the the History Channel’s hit show “Swamp People.” Here, 295 tags will be issued statewide, and given to hunters one at a time.

Rise in use of ‘button batteries’ coincides with doubling of ER cases involving children

May 14, 2012

In 2009, 5,525 emergency room visits were caused by children swallowing batteries or sticking them in their nose or ears, according to the LA Times.

Budgets poised for final passage

May 13, 2012

MONTGOMERY | The state’s General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets for next fiscal year are poised to receive final passage Wednesday on the last day of the 2012 legislative session.

As session nears close, Alabama lawmakers still face budgets, immigration

May 12, 2012

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — When the Alabama Legislature convenes Wednesday for its final day of the 2012 regular session, lawmakers will have a full agenda including the budgets needed to fund schools and most state agencies.

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