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Some Alabama lawmakers are considering what to do with a budget surplus in state coffers. Others are suggesting an expansion of Medicaid.

Governor Robert Bentley’s proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery would send proceeds from ticket sales to the state's general…

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is still considering a special session on Medicaid funding but has not made a final decision.The governor says…

Republicans in the Alabama House say a small business tax credit and a teacher pay raise are among their top priorities for the legislative session that…

Alabama's Medicaid program says it will need an additional $157 million to maintain services next year. It's a request that caused lawmakers to lash out…

The fallout continues from Alabama’s new general fund budget. APR student reporter Taylor Swinney reports the fiscal year has just begun and the impact is…

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it is pulling examiners out of 31 part-time satellite driver’s license offices because of budget cuts.The agency…

A judge says indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard has been given a sufficient summary of the evidence against him.Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker…

Alabama lawmakers ended a special session without a budget.Lawmakers are leaving Montgomery after the special session hit a 30-day time limit without…

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 fund.Senators…