Alabama Senate Approves General Fund budget
The Alabama Senate has approved a $1.8 billion General Fund budget that increases funding for Medicaid and supports a one-time bonus of $400 for state employees.
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Alabama Refuses to Name Execution Drug Suppliers
Alabama’s prison commissioner is refusing to disclose the suppliers of Alabama’s lethal injection drugs, citing a confidentiality order in a lawsuit filed by an inmate.
As usual, Alabama tasked with replacing big stars
Replacing All-Americans and NFL first-round talent has become an annual rite of spring for Nick Saban and Alabama.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Operation ID Can Help Recover Stolen Property
Almost every expensive item you own comes with a serial number. Knowing what it is can be the difference between getting it back or losing it forever, if you’re a crime victim. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has a tool to help you keep track of that.
Montgomery Students Start Diabetes Ambassador Program
Students in Montgomery come together to raise awareness for diabetes.
Chief Justice Moore Says Layoffs Coming Without More Money
The Chief Justice started this session asking for 26 million extra dollars. Now that the general fund budget is through both houses, that money isn’t there.
Andalusia Police Officer Arrested
An officer with Andalusia police department has been arrested.
Superbugs on the Rise for U.S. Children
Researchers in Chicago say infections caused by anti-biotic resistant superbugs are on the rise among children in the U.S.
Legislature Restarts Effort to Rewrite State Constitution
The Legislature has restarted an effort to rewrite the Alabama Constitution a few parts at a time.
Unidentified Body Found Near Alabama Train Tracks
Jefferson County sheriff’s officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a set of railroad tracks.
