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Alabama flashes red light at human trafficking
Michael Ciamarra - July 9, 2010
Alabama has become the latest state to pass an anti-trafficking law, making it a Class A felony...
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Alabama Voices: Panel takes long-term view on Alzheimer's
Michael Ciamarra - June 17, 2010
Often, our state legislators and the governor appear to tackle the urgent, politically expedient and routine issues without a focus on the long-term. State and federal lawmakers respond to what I like to call the "tyranny of the urgent," which frequently is in response to successful special interests lobbying efforts...
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Corruption conviction no barrier for lobbyists
Michael Ciamarra - May 24, 2010
An ongoing federal investigation into alleged vote buying during the legislative debate on bingo has put greater scrutiny on the practice of lobbying in Alabama...
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End-of-Session Wrap: Gambling, Road Projects, PACT and Human Trafficking in Alabama
Michael Ciamarra - April 28, 2010
The 2010 regular session of the Alabama Legislature ended as it began. A concentrated focus on gambling (special interests), ten-year road projects (special interests approving election year goodies)...
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Michael Ciamarra - April 13, 2010
The legislative week of April 6th-8th was certainly quiet, compared to the high drama of the preceding legislative weeks or what is expected for this week. The Legislature transmitted to Gov. Riley a $5.5 billion education budget which increased funding by $169.6 million...
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Total Legislative Updates: 118