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Three confirmed for UWA board of trustees

May 4, 2012

The state Senate on Thursday confirmed three nominees to the University of West Alabama board of trustees to terms ending Dec. 27, 2017.

Senator pushes for minority trustees for Alabama universities

March 23, 2012

The Senate on Thursday approved trustees for the University of Alabama and Auburn University, but a Birmingham senator asked appointing authorities to consider more minorities for the boards.

Alabama proposal would allow new bike turn signaling

February 9, 2012

A proposal passed by the Alabama Senate on Thursday would allow cyclists to signal a right turn with their right hand, something state law currently doesn’t permit.

Three University of West Alabama trustees confirmed by Senate

May 5, 2011

The state Senate on Thursday confirmed three University of West Alabama board of trustee members, including a new member.

Senate passes Northport alcohol bill

April 7, 2011

The Senate on Thursday approved a local House bill that would authorize a Sunday alcoholic beverage sales referendum in Northport.

Senate blocks repeal

December 10, 2010

Legislation to repeal the ban on openly gay personnel in the military was blocked in the Senate on Thursday, creating a major setback for the effort to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that is a top Obama administration

Ala. Senate approves disclosure bill on contracts

February 10, 2010

The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Quinton Ross of Montgomery, guided it through the Senate on Thursday.