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2013/05/23 05:19

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Depending on which Shoals legislator you ask, the just-ended session of the Alabama Legislature had a few highlights and plenty of low points. Democrats, who are in the minority in the House as well...

2013/05/23 05:19

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2013/05/21 05:19

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Members override Bentley on act

MONTGOMERY — The Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature on Monday overrode Gov. Robert Bentley on his proposed change to the Alabama Accountability Act and instead stuck with the changes they...

2013/05/21 01:13

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Legislature rejects governor’s two-year delay on ...

Legislature rejects governor’s two-year delay on school tax credits MONTGOMERY — On the last day of their 2013 session, both Houses of the Alabama Legislature rejected Gov. Robert Bentley's effort to...

2013/05/20 18:19

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Gun-toting bill clears Legislature

MONTGOMERY — A bill to change and clarify Alabama’s gun laws is headed to the governor. The House this afternoon passed the massive and much re-worked Republican bill that makes transporting weapons...

2013/05/20 17:21

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Breast cancer information bill passes

The Alabama House this morning gave final passage to a bill designed to make sure all breast cancer patients receive comprehensive information about treatment, options for reconstruction procedures...

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2013/05/19 05:19

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Acceptance of raise splits state lawmakers

Sen. Tammy Irons, D-Florence, and Rep. Lynn Greer, R-Rogersville, were among Alabama lawmakers who recently rejected the cost of living increase available to them. Some lawmakers in both chambers of...

2013/05/19 04:19

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Last day: So many bills, so little time

MONTGOMERY — Alabama lawmakers will have more bills than time when they return Monday for their final day of the 2013 legislative session. From clarifying where guns can be carried in the state to...

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2013/05/18 11:44

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RC&D grant provides much needed laptop

RC&D grant provides much needed laptopPublished 6:00am Saturday, May 18, 2013 The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District was recently awarded a $739 grant by the Northwest Alabama...

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2013/05/13 04:43

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Pistol packin’ for protection

MONTGOMERY — Alabama's proposed new gun law makes transporting weapons easier and allows owners with concealed pistol permits to keep firearms in their vehicles at work. The bill, expected to pass...

2013/05/12 05:19

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Lawmaker questions issue of bonds

A north Alabama lawmaker raised concern last week about the amount of bonds members of the Legislature have approved or pitched this session. Rep. Phil Williams, R-Huntsville, chairman of the House...

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2013/05/11 11:44

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Franklin County proclaimed Watermelon Capital of ...

Franklin County proclaimed Watermelon Capital of AlabamaPublished 6:07am Saturday, May 11, 2013 The Franklin County Watermelon Festival came from humble beginnings – a simple way for local farmers in...

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Ronnie May Lynn Greer University of North Alabama University of North Alabama ROGERSVILLE

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2013/05/11 01:38

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Conflicting views remain over compromised gun rig...

A compromised gun rights bill cleared the Alabama State Senate Thursday night. One of the bill's sponsors said it seeks to protect and clarify gun owners rights. "I'm very pleased we were able to...

2013/05/10 12:19

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Education budget has extra for UNA

MONTGOMERY - The nearly $5.8 billion state education budget that passed the Legislature Thursday evening contained an extra $800,000 for the University of North Alabama. Rep. Lynn Greer,...

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Lynn Greer University of North Alabama University of North Alabama MONTGOMERY ROGERSVILLE

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2013/05/08 21:38

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Senate OKs education budget with 2 percent raise

The Senate passed the budget 22-11, with support coming from Republicans and opposition from Democrats. The budget now goes back to the House, which passed a different version earlier. The $5.77...

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