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State agencies’ chiefs assess tight budgets

Staff Report Taking stock of the cuts in next year’s budget, most state agency heads said they can survive — if voters approve a critical constitutional amendment for the General Fund budget. But even with that approval, residents can expect higher fees and less access to services. And at least one agency isn’t ruling out … Continued
June 14, 2012

House Passes Both Education Budget and General Fund Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Education budget late in the session on Wednesday by a margin of 96 to 4.  The budget had already passed in the Senate.  The General Fund Budget, the Court Cost bill, and the Constitutional Amendment (SB147) which would plug the shortfall in … Continued
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May 17, 2012

Republican Party Chairman endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM-Former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) from Gallant held a joint press conference with Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead at the Alabama Republican Party Headquarters in Homewood on Wednesday.  Chief Justice Roy Moore is running for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.  Moore was previously elected Chief … Continued
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May 3, 2012

Cullman Times: Looking past the prisons

Staff Report CULLMAN — The Alabama Legislature faces a multitude of challenges because of huge projected shortfalls in the General Fund budget. Among the most critical issues in this funding shortage will be the plight of the state Department of Corrections. With just under 31,000 inmates housed in Alabama prisons, the incarcerated population now stands … Continued
January 6, 2012