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Gov. Robert Bentley was Live on Alabama News Network at 6:00 to share his thoughts about the 2013 Legislative session. He outlined to news anchor Glenn Halbrooks the accomplishments that he says the Legislature made. One setback was his desire to delay the private school tax credits for two years. The Legislature turned down that [...]

The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students.   The Senate voted 21-0 Monday to go along with changes the House made to a school security bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Dick Brewbaker of Montgomery. The bill now goes to the governor for review.   [...]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.   When the session began in February, Democratic legislators said their No. 1 goal was expanding Alabama’s Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act. But they conceded on the session’s last day Monday that their [...]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session.   When the session began in February, Democratic legislators said their No. 1 goal was expanding Alabama’s Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act. But they conceded on the session’s last day Monday that their [...]

The 27 year old victim of the shooting caused by road rage is still in serious condition, but his health is improving. Prattville police Chief Mark Thompson says the shooting happened around 3:30 Friday afternoon at Memorial Park. Thompson says 64 year old David Anderson chased the car of the victim to Green Crest lane [...]

The sounds of boats and jet skis crashing through the waves — all the signs boating season is here. When we asked boater, Don Durden, why he comes to Lake Martin, he told us, ”It’s the prettiest lake in the southeast.” And it’s people like Durden who make a difference in business. Now that the weather’s warmed up, Durden [...]

The Family Sunshine Center in Montgomery fights hard to prevent acts of domestic violence. At 11 A.M., the Murphy USA on Ann Street, along with the Family Sunshine Center, hosted a special event to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. There was also a toy drive to benefit the Family Sunshine Center, which [...]

With memorial day weekend just one week away many people will be packing up the car and hitting the roads but ,while traveling, the Montgomery Police Department is urging people to buckle up. Starting  Monday, May 20th, MPD will be out in full force cracking down on motorist who are not wearing their seat belts. [...]

The long-time tradition of Montgomery’s Jubilee Cityfest is no more and today it’s replacement… the city’s first ever, Riverbend Brewfest and River Jam Music Festival, is underway! It’s a new festival split up into two events at the Riverfront: the Riverbend Brewfest and the River Jam — And while it is replacing a 36-year tradition, they [...]

Story Created: May 18, 2013 at 10:39 PM CDT Story Updated: May 18, 2013 at 10:39 PM CDT Article source: http://www.waka.com/news/montgomery-news/Alabama-League-of-Municipalities-Conference-in-Montgomery-208033171.html