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Bentley retreats again – The Decatur Daily

May 20, 2012

Bentley retreats again The Decatur Daily Gov. Robert Bentley's stand on the Legislature's immigration bill could have been a defining moment in which he demonstrated his political courage. Instead, he made a weak protest that came a year late. On Thursday, Bentley announced …

Gov. Robert Bentley signs immigration law revision

May 18, 2012

“As we worked with legislators during the special session, it became clear that the Legislature did not have the appetite for addressing further revisions at this time,” the governor said.

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.

State school calendar law robs local school systems of the ability to set their own (editorial)

May 18, 2012

Huntsville-area school superintendents worked out a common school calendar to conform to the state’s new law controlling when school systems can start and end their school year. It’s too bad the Legislature didn’t seek common ground before ramming through a statewide school calendar bill and overriding the governor’s…

Homewood school board moves start of 2012-2013 school year to Aug. 20

May 17, 2012

Homewood and other public school systems statewide must revise their calendars after the state Legislature passed a new law mandating that schools not start before Aug. 20.

Bentley wants immigration law revisions in special session

May 17, 2012

Alabama’s governor wants the Legislature to make more changes in the state’s tough immigration law, including eliminating one provision he considers unfair to children and another he calls a public relations problem for the state.

Baldwin set to pass revised school calendar tonight

May 17, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Baldwin County students will enjoy a longer summer break and a shorter school term for the next 2 years following the legislature’s action setting standard start and end dates for the state. School board members will vote on the new calendar tonight.

Alabama Legislature 2012: Full final day of regular session

May 17, 2012

Check out the links from the end of the 2012 regular session of the Legislature.

Jefferson County occupational tax officially dead

May 17, 2012

The bill died when the Legislature adjourned at midnight.

Alabama legislators adopt operating budget

May 16, 2012

The Legislature has ended its regular session.

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