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March is Women's History Month!

Bentley Talks General Fund Budget

Governor Robert Bentley says the General Fund budget will need another $150 to $250 million to maintain the status quo in the next fiscal year.  He revealed those numbers Tuesday as he addressed a convention of retired and active state employees in Montgomery.  The governor was asked about a lottery as a revenue-generating mechanism.  If Alabama residents voted in favor of such a referendum, Bentley says he would like to see a significant portion of the revenue go to the general fund.  Governor Bentley expects to hear from legislators over the next two months on a variety of proposals to increase funds to the general fund.  His Democratic challenger Parker Griffith addresses the same convention Wednesday. 

Domestic Abuse

An Alabama congresswoman is speaking out about domestic abuse and says she's closely monitoring a case involving a federal judge from Montgomery.  Republican U.S. Rep. Martha Roby issued a statement saying the disciplinary process for U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller is ongoing and Congress has the power to impeach members of the judicial branch for misconduct.  The 55-year-old judge was arrested Aug. 10 after a fight with his wife at an Atlanta hotel.  Fuller was put into a pre-trial diversion program that includes an alcohol and substance abuse assessment and his cases have been reassigned. 

ASU Fall Convocation

Faculty, staff and students at Alabama State University crowded into the Dunn-Oliver Acadome for the annual Fall Convocation Tuesday.  Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd issued the State of the University address to bring the ASU community up to speed on the latest news concerning the institution.  Boyd made a huge announcement regarding her recent inauguration celebration.  The funds in the Gap fund will be used to aid students who have financial needs during the current academic term. 

"Don't Tread"

At least 250 Alabama vehicles will soon be using license plates featuring the rattlesnake emblem and "Don't Tread on Me" warning popular with tea party groups.  That's the number the state Revenue Department requires for production.  The tag costs $50 dollars, with $41.25 of that going to the Foundation for Moral Law.  An organization formed by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore.