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Bentley struggles to delay school tax credits

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:50 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for budgetary reasons for two years.

Marsh to block plan to delay school tax credits

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:31 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The architect of Alabama's new private-school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years.

Automotive supplier breaks ground in south Ala

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:52:20 -0400

ENTERPRISE, Alabama - An automotive company is investing $12 million in an expansion that will lead to about 100 new jobs in southeast Alabama.

Bentley considers change to school accountability

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:55:47 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Gov. Robert Bentley indicated Monday that he was reviewing the schools accountability act and is considering changes to the bill that would give parents tax credits so students could transfer from failing schools.

Ala. lawmakers close to compromise on gun law

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:01 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Key legislators have agreed on sweeping changes to Alabama gun laws, but the deal still must clear one more hurdle before it can go to Gov. Robert Bentley for his signature.

Alabama Legislature votes to legalize home brewing

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:43:24 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The Alabama Legislature voted late Tuesday to legalize home brewing and end Alabama's distinction of being the only state that bans it.

Alabama finance director taking Birmingham job

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:02:14 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Gov. Robert Bentley's state finance director, Marquita Davis, is leaving for a job in Birmingham.

Once united, Alabama Republicans find divisions

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:46:36 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - For the first two years after taking control of the Legislature, Republicans united to push through laws they couldn't pass when Democrats ran the Statehouse. Now in their third year of control, Republicans are beginning to show divisions similar to those Democrats used to have.

Senate leader says no Common Core repeal for now

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:14:29 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Legislation to repeal Alabama's Common Core standards for public schools is dead for this session but could come back next year, the Senate's leader said Tuesday.