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Bentley Warns of Severe Cuts Without Tax Increases

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley says Alabama will face severe cuts in state services if legislators refuse to raise taxes.  The governor described the potential budget cuts during a speech Wednesday.  Bentley says Alabama could see the closure of state parks, reductions in mental health services, longer courthouse lines, a possible release of state inmates and other consequences.  So far, lawmakers have shown little excitement for Bentley's proposed $541 million tax package.  Bentley says politicians need to look at "what is best for this state."  The governor said he is willing to bring lawmakers back into session multiple times until they approve a reasonable General Fund budget.  

Strong Storms

Forecasters say strong to severe storms are expected across northern Alabama as a cold front approaches the state.  The National Weather Service in Huntsville says the storms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front, which will move through the region late Thursday and into Friday.  

Reconciliation Symposium

The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University will be hosting its 9th annual Robert and Jean Graetz Symposium on Human Rights and Reconciliation.  "The Beloved Community: Forming Partnerships to Promote Reconciliation" will be held Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the center.  The event is free and open to the public.