Tag: Robert Bentley
Governor optimistic on reaching Special Session budget solution
Gov. Robert Bentley says he's optimistic about getting a budget agreement in a Special Session this summer despite the gridlock that plagued lawmakers in...
Family behind new Alabama “Right to Try” law looks beyond the...
Gabe Griffin lobbied his first bill at the age of 9. It became law when he turned 10. He'll be in a wheelchair when...
State leaders push balancing budget to summer Special Session
Legislators are heading to Special Session this summer after hitting an impasse on the state's general fund budget.
The session ended with a vetoed spending...
Gov, Robert Bentley, his appointees see great success in Senate confirmations:...
While a lot didn't go according to plan this session, Gov. Robert Bentley and his appointees have a lot to celebrate. Based on the...
Alabama Senate to vote on general fund
The Alabama Senate is headed to a budget vote as they wrap up a session marred by frustrations and disagreements over a hole-filled general...
Legislative session enters home stretch with no budget fix
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday begin the home stretch of the legislative session with their biggest challenge still unsolved: a shortfall in the general fund...
Gov. Robert Bentley makes 9 appointments this week
This is the first of a regular column on Alabama Today listing Gov. Robert Bentley’s recent appointments and most current list of vacancies for boards...
Alabama legislative week in review: May 26-28
The 26th legislative day ended with reports from House and Senate lawmakers that an August Special Session is likely in order to finish discussions...
State, feds reach agreement on women’s prison abuse, conditions
Alabama has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over a state prison for women that federal officials said subjected inmates to a...
Alabama governor, education board OK charter school commission
The Alabama State Board of Education confirmed a list of appointed nominees on Tuesday for the state's new charter school commission.
Gov. Robert Bentley, who...