By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
Here are the specifics of the Tim James plan to save the state hundres of millions of dollars.
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Tim James, Republican candidate for Governor of Alabama, today presented a six-point plan to save taxpayer dollars and yield immediate results as the state budget faces a mid-fiscal year [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL -
Road builders brought out the heavy artillery today at the State House…literally. Pieces of heavy equipment used to build roads and bridges were parked outside the legislature’s meeting place.
The state road builders are trying to convince lawmakers to pass a billion dollar road and bridge construction [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Bentley hires a media strategist. Here’s the release from the Bentley Campaign Office:
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TUSCALOOSA – Dr. Robert J. Bentley announced today that veteran GOP media strategist Bob Wickers of Dresner, Wickers & Associates has signed on as Dr. Bentley’s Media Consultant.
Upon announcing [...]
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Job creation for Birmingham will be a priority for new mayor William Bell, scheduled to be sworn in this afternoon.
This morning on FOX6 News Good Day Alabama, council members Jay Roberson and Kim Rafferty pointed at the growing worries about economic development in the city.
“Regionally, we’ve got to cooperate on certain projects to create jobs,” [...]
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Creating jobs for Alabamians: http://bit.ly/55RRbj #
Baxley removed 'guarantee' from Ala. PACT plan: http://bit.ly/5g5QGR #
Robert Bentley makes big announcements in Birmingham: http://bit.ly/6lGGSZ #
Free the Hops looking to lift brewery restrictions: http://bit.ly/59MFBl #
Governor Riley, Milton McGregor at ends over gaming: http://bit.ly/721oLo #
Riley taps Mobile DA for antigambling task force: http://bit.ly/8JIAER #
Candidates busy in Alabama governor's race: http://bit.ly/6HYIMO [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, AL
On the heels of the governor appointing Mobile District Attorney John Tyson as his new anti-gambling czar…a response from Attorney General Troy King. Tyson made it clear that he believes electronic bingo is illegal. Troy King has maintained the state constitution was properly amended 17 times to [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
Thought you might be interested in this CNN poll regarding stimulus funds. CNN reports three in four surveyed believe much of the stimulus funds were wasted: Here’s the link -
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/01/25/poll.stimulus.money/?hpt=T2
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
About 300 Christians showed up at the Houston County Courthouse to protest gambling. “Gambling is a predatory business,” said one of the ministers leading the rally. Read more about it in this Dothan Eagle article:
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http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/local/article/group_of_local_christians_rally_against_gambling/125127/#comments
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL –
Governor Riley ready to veto lawmakers’ resolution blocking the State Board of Education’s Code of Ethics. Plans to sign the veto in a media event at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 26.
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley will be joined by educators on Tuesday, January 26 [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL.
Governor Riley’s “Jumpstarting Jobs” plan endorsed by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Here’s the Governor’s Office release:
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HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced its endorsement of Governor Bob Riley’s “Jumpstarting Jobs” plan, which is currently before the Legislature.
Governor Riley met with [...]
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