State Lawmakers Work To Stem Abuse Of Prescription Painkillers

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – When a pharmacist fills out a prescription for painkillers, they are simply doing their job. But from 1998 to 2008, the percentage of people admitting to abusing those…

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    Cyberspace & The Federal Gridlock On Your Security

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – This week WHNT News 19 learned of a report claiming Chinese hackers gained access to computer systems…

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    School Board To Vote On New Grissom Site Thursday, Plans For Current Location Revealed

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Huntsville City School Board is planning to vote on the proposed land for the new…

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    U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Consider Key Part of Alabama Immigration Law

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request from the state of Alabama to grant oral argument…

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    Local Lawmaker Pushing Medicaid Reform Through Compact Bill

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT)-It’s a skyrocketing expense that state legislators say they simply can’t keep up with. The cost of Medicaid is…

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    Vote On Controversial Sidewalk Ordinance Delayed Again

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT)-A vote on a proposed ordinance that would impact sidewalk protests outside Huntsville’s only abortion clinic was delayed once…

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    Plaintiff In Old Lawsuit Prompting DOJ’s Desegregation Order Reflects On Struggle

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Schools in Huntsville make up one of 21 Alabama school districts regulated by a federal desegregation…

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    Huntsville City Schools Seeks Removal from Federal Desegregation Order

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Huntsville school leaders say it’s time to make their own decisions. The school board and superintendent…

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    Five Living Presidents Gather For Dedication Of George W. Bush Library

    DALLAS (CNN) — Some may disagree whether George W. Bush was a “uniter, not a divider,” as he liked to…

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    Update: Suspicious Letter at Sen. Shelby’s Office Tests Negative for Hazardous Substances

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) – Senator Richard Shelby’s office reports the suspicious package that was discovered at the Senator’s office last week tested…

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    Lowell Barron, Former Campaign Staffer Arrested On Ethics Charges

    DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) -A former state senator who was once considered to be one of Alabama’s most powerful politicians…

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    Online Sales Tax Could Soon Pass Senate

    (WHNT) – The U.S. Senate may soon vote on a law that would result in you paying more taxes. The…