Alabama Politics

Alabama outlines cuts to Medicaid


 
Alabama state officials have outlined cuts to Medicaid that have comes as a result of lower than expected state revenue.
 
 
 

Second day of Ala. special session
The Alabama Legislature is beginning the second day of its special session for drawing new legislative...
 

Ala. lawmakers not done yet
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Alabama Legislature to do more than draw new legislative districts...
 

Legislative session down to the wire Video
May 16 is the final day of the Alabama legislature's regular session, and lawmakers have a lot of ground...
 

Special Report: Cruel crimes Video
Every day, those involved with animal welfare see cases of abuse and severe neglect. The public has been...
 

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    Alex  commented: What a douche...they put her on so everyone is instantly smarter
     
    Sarah Palin joins 'Today' team
    Viewers who fantasized about potshots being volleyed between Sarah Palin and Katie Couric were disappointed Tuesday morning. Both women did their own thing in their…
    May 17, 2012 5:39 PM
  • FedupMama
    FedupMama  commented: I believe the "postponement of tax payer funded charter schools was the best thing to happen to the state of Alabama. We already pay out enough taxes on food, clothing…
     
    Panel kills Ala. charter school bill
    An Alabama House panel has effectively killed a contentious bill that would have allowed the creation of taxpayer-funded charter schools in the state.
    May 10, 2012 8:32 PM
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    FedupMama  liked the news story "Panel kills Ala. charter school bill"
     
    Panel kills Ala. charter school bill
    An Alabama House panel has effectively killed a contentious bill that would have allowed the creation of taxpayer-funded charter schools in the state.
    May 10, 2012 8:18 PM
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    hunter480  disliked the news story "Poll: Health overhaul less feared"
     
    Poll: Health overhaul less feared
    As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the AP-GfK poll shows that people are less concerned that their…
    Mar 9, 2012 5:17 AM

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Highlights of US-Afghanistan agreement
 
 

Supreme Ct News


Disruptions seen if health law struck
Tossing out President Barack Obama's health care law would have major unintended consequences for Medicare's payment systems,…
 

6 reasons it's the Year of Big Money
This is the first presidential race since the courts changed the rules, clearing the way for secret cash and freeing billionaires…
 

High court hints OK: AZ immigration law
Bucking the Obama administration, Supreme Court justices seemed to find little trouble Wednesday with major parts of Arizona's…
 

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The Road to 270
 
 

U.S. Congressional News


Edwards trial will resume Monday
A jury deliberated for about five hours Friday over whether John Edwards broke campaign finance laws and the panel made…
 

House OKs $642 billion defense bill
Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks…
 

House OKs detention of suspects
A divided House on Friday endorsed the indefinite detention without trial of terrorist suspects, even for U.S. citizens…
 

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Election 2012


22 states join campaign finance fight
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010…
 

George W. Bush unlikely in Romney bid
After months of silence, George W. Bush finally weighed on the presidential race. "I'm for Mitt Romney," the former…
 

Romney wins Nebraska, Oregon primaries
Nebraska and Oregon Republicans, as expected, have made clear their preference for the GOP nomination by choosing Romney…
 

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Alabama (change)

 
Known as the “Heart of Dixie,” Alabama has a population of over 4.6 million residents. Montgomery is the capital city. Other major cities include Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert Bentley
Lieutenant Governor: Kay Ivey
Attorney General: Luther Strange
State Treasurer: Young Boozer
Secretary of State: Beth Chapman

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