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How would you grade the Legislature? Talk about it with Joey Kennedy today at 1

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Were you satisfied with the work put in by our lawmakers in Montgomery? Join the live chat. Read more from The Birmingham News

Democrats vow court fight as GOP moves Alabama redistricting plan

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:04:45 +0000

MONTGOMERY | The House on Monday approved a Republican-drawn House redistricting plan and sent it to the Senate for consideration, but the Senate was bogged down by Democratic stalling tactics and didn’t immediately approve its plan despite clearly having the votes.

GOP redistricting plan passes House

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:02:55 +0000

MONTGOMERY — The House passed a GOP-backed House redistricting plan on Monday and voted down alternative plans proposed by Democrats, who continued to accuse GOP lawmakers of partisan, racial gerrymandering. Read more from The Birmingham News

Chat live about Legislature’s work with Joey Kennedy on Tuesday at 1

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:35:02 +0000

How do you feel about the just-finished regular session in Montgomery? Read more from The Birmingham News

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.