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Ala. Courts Facing Layoffs Without Extra Money

Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the

Ala. Courts Facing Layoffs Without Extra Money

Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the
The Scramble At Moore Medical Center As The Tornado Hit

A massive tornado swept through the Oklahoma City area Monday afternoon, leaving ruin in its path.Moore Medical Center, which stood directly in the tornado
More Than 70 Confirmations Die At Session's End

When the Legislature adjourned Monday just before midnight, more than 70 nominations to state boards died without a vote. The affected bodies range from
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Alabama Public Radio continues its collaboration on the new television program about business called “Alabama, Inc.” In the final days of this year’s state

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Alabama State To host Voting Rights Center

The board of the Alabama Public Historical Sites and Parks Improvement Corporation has authorized $1.2 million in bond money for a landmark voting...

Ballot Question Could Add Foreign Law Protections

In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters....

Alabama Governor Signs Both State Budgets

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis,...

Alabama Legislature Targets Elder Abuse

The Alabama Legislature is making it easier to prosecute people who abuse, neglect or financially exploit senior citizens. The House and Senate...

Ala. Legislature Rejects Bentley's 2-Year-Delay

The Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature has handed the Republican governor a major defeat by rejecting his proposal to delay the start...

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