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 >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
0House Republicans tout the bill as a way to make abortion clinics abide by similar standards as hospitals across Alabama.
"I am not supportive of abortions but I am very supportive of women and wanting to keep them safe," said Representatives Terri Collins (R-Morgan).
If it becomes law, then the fewer than 10 abortion clinics around the state would be classified as "ambulatory health centers" similar to walk-in doctors offices. And all procedures would have to follow professional standards of care, like those required in hospitals.
One of the biggest concerns among Democrats is that the requirements in the bill are so strict that it could cause all of the state's abortion clinics to close.
"You know you speak about a woman's right to choose. At the end of the day we need to still make sure we're not imposing some type of regulation or restriction on abortion that will put a woman, because of her right to choose, in jeopardy," said Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Jefferson)
The bill passed the House with bipartisan support. It now goes to the Alabama Senate for debate.
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