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 >>
Senate Democrats say their priority for the 2013 legislative session is getting Alabama to expand its Medicaid program.
The Senate Democratic Caucus announced at a news conference Tuesday that it hopes to get Republican Gov. Robert Bentley to reverse his decision not to expand the program under the federal Affordable Care Act.
Bentley, a physician, is opposed to enlarging the Medicaid program under the current structure.
Democratic Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma said the Affordable Care Act would allow Alabama to expand Medicaid to 300,000 people and have the federal government pick up the total cost initially.
Senate Minority Leader Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile said it would be a huge boost to Alabama's economy.
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