Bentley seeks votes on delaying tax credits


 
Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years.
 
 
 

Alabama's unemployment rate drops Video
Governor Robert Bentley announced on Friday, May 17, that Alabama’s preliminary April unemployment...
 

Gov. wants 2-year delay on tax credits
Gov. Robert Bentley wants the Legislature to delay Alabama's private school tax credits for two years....
 

Gov: Road, bridge improvements coming
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced plans for bridge and road improvement projects across the state.
 

Unresolved questions surround revised legislation Video
State Representative Chad Fincher defends amendments the Alabama Accountability Act approved in Montgomery...
 

Key lawmakers agree on sweeping change to Ala. gun laws Video
Key legislators have agreed on sweeping changes to Alabama gun laws, but the House and Senate still must...
 

Bentley signs law to legalize home brewing in Ala.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signed legislation into law Thursday, May 9 to allow people to make beer...
 

House committee allows school systems to hire officers
On Thursday night, May 9 the Alabama House voted 97-3 in favor of a bill allowing school systems in the...
 

School Accountability Act causes heated debate Video
A heated debate ensued Thursday, May 9 as the Alabama House and Senate passed some changes to the controversial...
 

Bill to fund Murphy tornado damage passes Senate committee Video
A bill that would give Murphy High School funds to repair damage from the Christmas day tornado went...
 
 
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President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea…
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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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