Local Politics for Opelika-Auburn News http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/local_govtpolitics/ en Opelika-Auburn News Copyright 2008 2008-05-09T16:25:00-06:00 Obama picks up superdelegates; undecideds moving his way http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/obama_picks_up_superdelegates_undecideds_moving_his_way/12977/ Barack Obama’s march toward the Democratic presidential nomination picked up support from four more superdelegates Wednesday

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 22:10:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/obama_picks_up_superdelegates_undecideds_moving_his_way/12977/#When:03:10:00Z Senate panel OKs bill to remove state sales tax on groceries http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/senate_panel_oks_bill_to_remove_state_sales_tax_on_groceries/11549/ MONTGOMERY — A prooposed constitutional amendment to remove the state sales tax from groceries has cleared another legislative hurdle. The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve the proposed amenmdent, which passed the House earlier. 

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/senate_panel_oks_bill_to_remove_state_sales_tax_on_groceries/11549/#When:15:04:00Z Bridges tells House members to keep ‘grimy hands off machine’ http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/bridges_to_confront_house_over_vote/11546/ “Keep your little, grimy hands off of my machine.” That’s the message legislator DuWayne Bridges, R-Valley, gave fellow House of Representatives members from the Statehouse floor Monday morning. Bridges’ voting machine was used by another lawmaker last week to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal grocery taxes. Bridges, who said he was on an industry-hunting trip to Asia last week, said he never would have voted for the legislation.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/bridges_to_confront_house_over_vote/11546/#When:14:21:00Z John McCain brings campaign to west Alabama, Birmingham http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/john_mccain_brings_campaign_to_west_alabama_birmingham/11483/ Republican presidential candidate John McCain will visit heavily Democratic west Alabama today to kick off his national “Time for Action Tour,” but he will end up in Birmingham, where Republicans traditionally go to raise money in Alabama.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:35:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/john_mccain_brings_campaign_to_west_alabama_birmingham/11483/#When:16:35:00Z Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/auburn_police_division_press_release_auburn_police_division_releases_statem/7468/ Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death

Auburn, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at approximately 9:08 p.m., Auburn Police responded to a call of an injured female on Alabama Highway 147 (North College Street). Upon arrival, officers found a female, later identified as 18 year old Lauren A. Burk, an Auburn University student, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Ms. Burk was transported by EMS to the East Alabama Medical Center where she succombed to her injuries.

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/auburn_police_division_press_release_auburn_police_division_releases_statem/7468/#When:19:20:00Z Mike Hubbard: New standards protect Alabama’s water and jobs http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/mike_hubbard_new_standards_protect_alabamas_water_and_jobs/7340/ To say Alabama is on a roll when it comes to creating new jobs would be a gross understatement.

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:23:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/mike_hubbard_new_standards_protect_alabamas_water_and_jobs/7340/#When:15:23:00Z Joe Turnham: Stronger policies must be made to protect state’s resources http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/joe_turnham_stronger_policies_must_be_made_to_protect_states_resources/7339/ By any measure, the State of Alabama is an environmental wonder. Besides our unusual and diverse geological features, Alabama is home to one-twelfth of the lower 48 states’ fresh water. 

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:15:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/joe_turnham_stronger_policies_must_be_made_to_protect_states_resources/7339/#When:15:15:00Z Republican legislative agenda deserves day in the sun http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/mike_hubbard_republican_legislative_agenda_deserves_day_in_the_sun/6076/ With the 2008 regular legislative session set to begin this week, the Alabama House Republican Caucus recently announced the bills and measures it considers the highest priorities. From tax cuts to ethics to public safety, our package was crafted to address some of the most serious issues currently affecting our state.

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:53:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/mike_hubbard_republican_legislative_agenda_deserves_day_in_the_sun/6076/#When:14:53:01Z Joe Turnham: Dems resolve to end GOP stalling tactics and move forward http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local_govtpolitics/article/joe_turnham_dems_resolve_to_end_gop_stalling_tactics_and_move_forward/6074/ Legislative leaders in the Alabama House and Senate have made it clear they want to work with Republicans and the governor to solve the real problems that confront Alabama families in 2008.

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