Alabama Legislature Approves Marijuana Oil Bill
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to a marijuana oil bill sought by families who want the oil as a potential treatment for their children’s seizure disorders.
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IRS Refunds Millions for 2010 Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service says millions in refunds may be waiting for 15,700 Alabamians who did not file a tax return for 2010.
Alabama House Approves Expungement Bill
People accused, but not convicted, of certain crimes in Alabama might soon be able to have their records cleared.
Town of Camp Hill Starting Neighborhood Watch Program
Many large towns and cities use neighborhood watch programs to cut down on crime–asking community members to lend their eyes and ears and report anything suspicious.
House Approves Changes To Failing School Law
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved changes to a GOP-championed program that provides scholarships and tax credits to help move students from failing public schools to private ones.
Is your March Madness Pool Bracket Legal?
What some may consider as just plain fun can also have you breaking the law in Alabama.
Will Teacher Pay Raise Happen?
The education budget passed the house yesterday without a teacher pay raise in it.
House Votes To Make Cornbread Official State Bread
Cornbread, a southern staple, might soon find itself with some fancy company.
House Health Committee Debating Midwife Bill
Mothers and midwives are once again asking Alabama officials to legalize at-home births attended by midwives.
Gun Bill Advances in Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to allow people to carry loaded handguns in their vehicles without getting pistol permit.
