Thursday, June 13 2013 1:19 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:19:34 GMT
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Alabama, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Southeast are filing a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop Alabama's new law thatMore >>
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Alabama, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Southeast are filing a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop Alabama's new law that places stricter regulations on abortion clinics.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:41:19 GMT
Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) has joined Governor Robert Bentley who signed into law the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act. It will go into effect August 1, 2013. Bedford, who is a cancer survivor,More >>
Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) has joined Governor Robert Bentley who signed into law the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act. It will go into effect August 1, 2013. Bedford, who is a cancer survivor,More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-12 02:40:39 GMT
Former State Senator Lowell Barron has entered a plea of not guilty. Barron waived his arraignment hearing Tuesday and entered a written plea of not guilty.More >>
Former State Senator Lowell Barron has entered a plea of not guilty. Barron waived his arraignment hearing Tuesday and entered a written plea of not guilty.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:25:50 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley says a new state law provides important protection to police dogs and rescue dogs because they are like officers safeguarding the public. Bentley held a ceremonial bill signingMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says a new state law provides important protection to police dogs and rescue dogs because they are like officers safeguarding the public. Bentley held a ceremonial bill signingMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-06-04 20:50:22 GMT
Anniston attorney Ray Bryan has entered the Republican race for state auditor with a campaign promise to abolish the office. Bryan said Tuesday he will work with the Legislature to get a constitutionalMore >>
Anniston attorney Ray Bryan has entered the Republican race for state auditor with a campaign promise to abolish the office. Bryan said Tuesday he will work with the Legislature to get a constitutionalMore >>
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 >>
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, June 11 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:54:12 GMT
Alabama State University has paid the law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd, more than $83,000 in legal fees since March 15. ASU employed former Federal Judge U.W. Clemon to provide legal counsel while a forensicMore >>
Alabama State University has paid the law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd, more than $83,000 in legal fees since March 15. ASU employed former Federal Judge U.W. Clemon to provide legal counsel while a forensic audit, ordered by Gov. Robert Bentley, is ongoing.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, June 14 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:33:04 GMT
Efforts by the news media to let the public know the details of Alabama State University's spending on legal fees have produced some interesting results, including the disclosure that an attorney was beingMore >>
Efforts by the news media to let the public know the details of Alabama State University's spending on legal fees have produced some interesting results, including the disclosure that an attorney was beingMore >>
Friday, June 7 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-07 20:13:52 GMT
Opponents of expanding the Medicaid program in Alabama to take advantage of the federal dollars available under Obamacare have pointed out that it would be difficult to find the state dollars needed to matchMore >>
Opponents of expanding the Medicaid program in Alabama to take advantage of the federal dollars available under Obamacare have pointed out that it would be difficult to find the state dollars needed to match the program in future years.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-31 19:59:48 GMT
When Alabama State University hired a retired federal judge at $375 an hour to represent university officials in an ongoing probe, the public university may have violated the terms of an executive orderMore >>
When Alabama State University hired a retired federal judge at $375 an hour to represent university officials in an ongoing probe, the public university may have violated the terms of an executive order by the governor's office that limits...More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:14:58 GMT
It was the best of legislative sessions, it was the worst of legislative sessions, it was the session of wisdom, it was the session of foolishness -- in short, it was a session in which "some of its noisiestMore >>
It was the best of legislative sessions, it was the worst of legislative sessions, it was the session of wisdom, it was the session of foolishness -- in short, it was a session in which "some of its noisiestMore >>
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 >>
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