Alabama News

Oil spill fine bill: Offsets could be obstacles but lawmakers optimistic

In 2012, offsets loom as potentially crucial to the oil spill fine bill's passage. Since coming to power in Congress last year, Republicans have routinely required spending cuts or revenue increases to pay for new government spending. But some lawmakers are questioning whether the offsets should be required in this case.... More

Tragically divided, and united by tragedy

In a place divided by race and income, by politics and geography and artificial boundaries, it seems we must be physically torn apart before we can emotionally come together.... More

Alabama survey: Jobs are top worry

Loans for small businesses get broad support in poll.... More

Mitt Romney to speak in Pensacola on Saturday

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled to visit Pensacola on Saturday.... More

Baldwin County set for Lean treatment

FAIRHOPE, Alabama -- A program largely funded by Auburn University and the University of Alabama to help coastal government cut waste and improve efficiency should be under way in Baldwin by late February, officials said this week.... More

Pentagon announces cuts to Austal-built vessels

MOBILE, Alabama -- Two ship classes built at Austal USA and a spy plane built in Moss Point were among the defense programs dented Thursday by a new Pentagon spending plan.... More

Alabama is made for reality TV

Alabamians have nailed TV's reality. What about the other kind?The first line of the Thursday promo for today's City Scene reached up and grabbed me. It said, and I quote:Alabama well representedYikes. Not my Alabama!My Alabama has a long history...... More

Substance, style under scrutiny in tonight's final Florida debate at 7 p.m.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum will take part in tonight's event at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville at 7 p.m. CST.... More

Birmingham council divided on Mayor William Bell's $75 million capital proposal

"We just need to have the money to do those major projects. Things that have a life value of 20 to 30 years, we need to put that on the bond refer­endum," Mayor William Bell said.... More

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley warns of 'tough' state budget

MONTGOMERY -- Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday said he will not try to shift money from the Education Trust Fund to the General Fund next year, will not propose tax increases and expects to propose a "tough" operating budget for non-education agencies.... More

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