Senate leader unsure whether changes to Accountability Act will pass

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Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he was uncertain whether the proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act would pass, but he was hopeful. He said senators received a substitute version over the weekend and have been reviewing it, but he would not bring it up without a consensus among Republican [...]

Different types of automobile parts made available on the net by the auto aftermarket

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You can discover numerous sites online to purchase used and new car parts and accesssories. Unfortunatly, many parts might not be built the same. A great many frequently used auto parts like for example ball joints and gaskets are made by a wide range of vendors whilst some tend to be certainly more advanced than [...]

House approves two percent pay raise, liability insurance for teachers

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The House of Representatives Wednesday evening approved an increase in pay for teachers and support personnel before beginning what was expected to be a lengthy debate on a proposed $5.7 billion Education Trust Fund budget. The budget includes a two percent pay raise for teachers, a $12.5 million increase for pre-kindergarten programs and about $35 million [...]

House committee deals major setback to payday, title loan reform bills

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A House committee Wednesday morning voted to refer legislation that would impose limits on the interest payday and title loan providers can charge to a subcommittee, likely killing the bills in the House and dealing a major setback to any action that would come out of the Senate. Rep. Lesley Vance, R-Phenix City, the vice-chairman [...]

Chapman will not run for office in 2014

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Secretary of State Beth Chapman, who cannot by law run for a third consecutive term for that office, said she has received encouragement to run for governor, but will not run for public office in 2014. The Republican, who also served a term as state auditor before she was elected as secretary of state in [...]