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 >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:19:34 GMT
On the final day of the Alabama legislative session, lawmakers will likely take up three bills involving welfare benefits. More >>
On the final day of the Alabama legislative session, lawmakers will likely take up three bills involving welfare benefits. More >>
The Alabama Senate has voted to consolidate the information technology operations of all state agencies under a board that could outsource services.
The Senate voted 31-0 Tuesday for the bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Phil Williams of Gadsden. It would turn over the IT programs of the state Finance Department to a new Alabama Technology Authority.
The authority could coordinate IT services among state agencies and could contract with private companies to provide those services.
Williams says many state agencies operate their IT services like silos, and they don't use money-saving features like bulk licensing of computer programs.
The Senate also voted 32-0 to create a secretary of information technology in the governor's Cabinet.
The bills now go to the House for consideration.
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