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NAACP Calls for an End to Birmingham Police Using Mace on Students

Staff Report Press Release (Birmingham, AL) – In response to reports that more than 200 African American high school students in Birmingham, AL have been sprayed with mace or pepper spray by Birmingham Police Officers, the NAACP is asking Birmingham Mayor William Bell to ban the use of mace and order the police to develop … Continued
August 29, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday signed House Bill 658, a bill designed to simplify and clarify Alabama’s existing immigration law, commonly known as House Bill 56. “We needed to make House Bill 56 better.  And over the course of the legislative session, we did that,” Governor Bentley … Continued
May 18, 2012

Rep. Todd Raises More Concerns About Charter Schools

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY–Big business, buildings and applicants remain a concerns for some Democrats regarding the charter schools portion of the Education Options Act of 2012. According to Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) there is a possibility that “big business” will control these schools. “A nonprofit charter will partner with a for-profit corporation that … Continued
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April 11, 2012

Bill Raises Incentive Caps for Entertainment Industry

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter A bill to further increase tax incentives to the entertainment industry was introduced to Senate Finance and Taxation, Education Committee on Wednesday during a public hearing by Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur,)the Senate companion bill, SB290, is sponsored by Gerald Dial (R-Lineville). HB 243 seeks to increase the tax incentives … Continued
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March 15, 2012