Monday, May 20 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:45:56 GMT
The Alabama Legislature is close to rejecting the Governor's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act. Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives voted Monday afternoonMore >>
The Alabama Legislature is close to rejecting the Governor's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act. Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives voted Monday afternoonMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:29 GMT
The Senate Democratic Caucus told reporters Friday morning that there is no way to fix the Alabama Accountability Act. "The governor has seen the light and now he wants to do something about it" Sen. HankMore >>
The Senate Democratic Caucus told reporters Friday morning that there is no way to fix the Alabama Accountability Act.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:02:38 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley's plan to introduce an executive amendment that would delay the Alabama Accountability Act's tax credits and scholarship program for failing schools by two years is dead. ThursdayMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley's plan to introduce an executive amendment that would delay the Alabama Accountability Act's tax credits and scholarship program for failing schools by two years is dead.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:57:17 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater progress in repaying the Education RainyMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater progress in repaying the Education RainyMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:35:14 GMT
A plan that could save Montgomery taxpayers money now has only one day left to pass the legislature. Officials seek to lower costs for the city's retirement program. "It's not a situation that tomorrowMore >>
A plan that could save Montgomery taxpayers money now has only one day left to pass the legislature. Officials seek to lower costs for the city's retirement program.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:32:34 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley voiced his first critiques of the controversial school flexibility and tax credit law.More >>
Governor Robert Bentley alluded to disagreements and confusion with members of the legislature over the controversial school flexibility and tax credit bill, the so-called, "Alabama Accountability Act"More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:36:31 GMT
The State Senate approved changes in the Alabama Accountability Act including a new definition for failing schools and new transfer rules, but local educators aren't sure how they will impact their schools.More >>
The State Senate approved changes in the Alabama Accountability Act including a new definition for failing schools and new transfer rules, but local educators aren't sure how they will impact their schools.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:29:56 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. "This bill cuts downMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into permanent homes. More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:47:25 GMT
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed the state's $5.7 billion Education Trust Fund Budget, which includes a 2 percent pay raise for Alabama teachers and support personnel. Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose),More >>
After hours of debate, the Alabama Senate approved the Education Trust Fund Budget, a package that also includes a two percent pay raise for teachers and support staff. More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:13:13 GMT
Some school districts are attempting to study up on the late night amendment passed by the Alabama House, concerning the Alabama Accountability Act. At a glance, the change passed by the GOP supermajorityMore >>
Some school districts are attempting to study up on the late night amendment passed by the Alabama House, concerning the Alabama Accountability Act. At a glance, the change passed by the GOP supermajorityMore >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-04-04 18:49:21 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has voted to pardon the Scottsboro Boys more than 80 years after the nine young black men were convicted by all-white juries of raping two white women.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has voted to pardon the Scottsboro Boys more than 80 years after the nine young black men were convicted by all-white juries of raping two white women.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 5:35 PM EST2013-02-28 22:35:03 GMT
University students from across the state are urging lawmakers to spend more money on higher education. A couple of thousand students, faculty, alumni and supporters gathered at the Statehouse late ThursdayMore >>
University students from across the state are urging lawmakers to spend more money on higher education. A couple of thousand students, faculty, alumni and supporters gathered at the Statehouse late ThursdayMore >>
Monday, February 18 2013 12:59 PM EST2013-02-18 17:59:49 GMT
The Alabama Senate has confirmed two new trustees for the Auburn University Board of Trustees. More >>
The Alabama Senate has confirmed two new trustees for the Auburn University Board of Trustees. Both of the new trustees, Wayne Smith of Franklin, Tenn, and Michael DeMaiorbus of Huntsville, are white. More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 1:26 PM EST2013-02-14 18:26:34 GMT
A state senator has made a proposal that at first glance might send most Alabamians screaming from the room. He wants two regular sessions of the Legislature each year. But in my opinion, the proposalMore >>
A state senator has made a proposal that at first glance might send most Alabamians screaming from the room. He wants two regular sessions of the Legislature each year. But in my opinion...More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 7:20 PM EST2013-02-08 00:20:03 GMT
As of last week, 10 states had pending Legislation to legalize medical marijuana, Alabama was one of them. On Wednesday, the Alabama House Health Committee voted 12 to 2 in opposition of the bill thusMore >>
As of last week, 10 states had pending Legislation to legalize medical marijuana, Alabama was one of them. On Wednesday, the Alabama House Health Committee voted 12 to 2 in opposition of the bill thusMore >>
Saturday, January 26 2013 11:55 AM EST2013-01-26 16:55:13 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley says it's unlikely teachers and state employees will get pay raises in this year's budgets. The governor says his staff is studying the issue but that the money is just not there forMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says it's unlikely teachers and state employees will get pay raises in this year's budgets. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:45:33 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has voted to legalize home brewing. The Senate voted 18-7 Tuesday night for a home brewing bill. The bill passed the House earlier and now goes to the governor for signing intoMore >>
The Alabama Legislature has voted to legalize home brewing. The Senate voted 18-7 Tuesday night for a home brewing bill. The bill passed the House earlier and now goes to the governor for signing intoMore >>
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Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:18:43 GMT
Alabama State University has retained the law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd in Birmingham to assist the institution as forensic auditors comb through the university's finances. In an email to WSFA 12 News,More >>
Alabama State University hired a former federal judge to provide legal counsel in relation to the ongoing forensic audit.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 9:45 PM EST2013-02-06 02:45:38 GMT
All last year we heard the "good news" about Alabama's unemployment numbers dropping and new jobs being created all over our fair state. And while it's true that unemployment has dropped, that is farMore >>
All last year we heard the "good news" about Alabama's unemployment numbers dropping and new jobs being created all over our fair state. And while it's true that unemployment has dropped, that is farMore >>
Saturday, February 2 2013 9:00 AM EST2013-02-02 14:00:10 GMT
After a federal report on conditions at Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka found appalling problems, the state's commissioner of corrections promised aggressive changes to address those issues. AsMore >>
After a federal report on conditions at Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka found appalling problems, the state's commissioner of corrections promised aggressive changes to address those issues. AsMore >>
Friday, January 4 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-01-05 00:00:43 GMT
Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - It's been an exhausting week for Mo Brooks. The 5th District Representative walked into the WAFF 48 News offices just after 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, straight off a connectingMore >>
Mo Brooks discusses his vote against Sandy relief, the Fiscal Cliff, Social Security payroll taxes and more as he begins his second term in Washington.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:54:44 GMT
Alabama State University has called on one of the ultimate big legal guns to provide advice in the ongoing probe of the university -- retired federal judge U.W. Clemon of Birmingham.Or should that previousMore >>
Alabama State University has called on one of the ultimate big legal guns to provide advice in the ongoing probe of the university -- retired federal judge U.W. Clemon of Birmingham. Or should that previous paragraph have read "ongoing probes"? More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 6:57 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:57:39 GMT
The Alabama Legislature delayed until the penultimate day of its regular session to finally pass the state budgets for the coming fiscal year, but to lawmakers' credit they did not allow the educationMore >>
The Alabama Legislature delayed until the penultimate day of its regular session to finally pass the state budgets for the coming fiscal year, but to lawmakers' credit they did not allow the educationMore >>
Monday, May 6 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:49:52 GMT
According to Democrats in the Alabama Legislature, the Republican majority is at it again, targeting poor people who get public assistance. But unlike other times in the past, bills pending in the LegislatureMore >>
According to Democrats in the Alabama Legislature, the Republican majority is at it again, targeting poor people who get public assistance. But unlike other times in the past, bills pending in the LegislatureMore >>
Friday, May 3 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:43:16 GMT
With an investigation still in progress into a grade-changing scandal by teachers and administrators in the Montgomery Public School System, Alabamians should realize that educator cheating is not as uncommonMore >>
With an investigation still in progress into a grade-changing scandal by teachers and administrators in the Montgomery Public School System, Alabamians should realize that educator cheating is not as uncommon as they might believe.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-04-26 17:37:48 GMT
Two situations involving questionable actions by public officials have been in the news, and both raise this question: Why should this matter to the average Alabamian? One of the issues involves the indictmentMore >>
Two situations involving questionable actions by public officials have been in the news, and both raise this question: Why should this matter to the average Alabamian? One of the issues involves the indictmentMore >>
