Holmes Wins House District 31 Special Election
The former chairman of the Elmore County Republican Executive Committee, Mike Holmes, has won the Republican runoff in Alabama House District 31 and will be joining the Legislature.
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Montgomery Public Safety Committee To Study Nightclub Safety Improvements
After recent shootings at nightclubs, the city of Montgomery’s public safety committee is considering allowing off-duty police officers to provide nightclub security — but some city leaders say that’s not a good idea.
Push To Cap Payday Loan Rates
Payday and title loan shops are some of the fastest growing businesses in the nation.
But some lawmakers are worried that these loans are keeping Alabamians in poverty.
New Title Sponsor for LPGA Classic in Prattville
The LPGA Classic is returning to Prattville with a new title sponsor.
House GOP Pushes Worker Training Program
Alabama House Republicans are pushing for the expansion of a program that lets high school students take job training classes at two-year colleges.
High Blood Pressure Could Impact Global Health
A world-wide team of experts claim high blood pressure could be just as devastating to global health as HIV.
Sugar Could Lead to a Heart Attack
Most adults consume 10-percent or more of their daily calories from added sugar.
A Certain Protein Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center say a protein used to control blood pressure may also help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ala. Lawmakers Hope to Debate Lobbyist Legislation
Alabama legislators are returning to Montgomery after last week’s meeting schedule got interrupted by the winter storm. Both the Senate and the House get back to work Tuesday afternoon. Alabama Senate leaders hope to vote on a proposal to ban legislators from becoming lobbyists for two years after they leave office. Â A loophole in current law allows lawmakers to resign…
Judge to Rule Soon on Private School Tax Credits
A federal judge says he will rule quickly on whether to throw out a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s new tax credits for families that move their children from failing public schools.
