http://www.politicalparlor.net & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:37:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The News Courier - Athens goes after delinquent taxes The Selma Times-Journal - Road closure for 'greater good' and related editorial BaldwinCountyNow - Residents gather to discuss Zoning District 14 referendum Shelby County Reporter - Westover mayor discusses progress The Daily Home - Health care: Fix it now http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/21/small-town-political-gazette-32110/ Montgomery Advertiser - Print exclusive: Bingo lawsuits cost state more than $500,000 Montgomery Advertiser - Census officials, volunteers vow to count all on Gulf Coast Montgomery Advertiser - CENSUS Q&A Montgomery Advertiser - Civil rights groups seek changes in 2020 census Montgomery Advertiser - Why has PAC reform not ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/21/daily-headlines-sunday-3212010/ [caption id="attachment_7607" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Camp Sheridan in Montgomery, 1917 - 1919"][/caption] This is a World War I era postcard of the Army's Camp Sheridan north of Montgomery. Page 1363 of the History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography, Volume IV (published in 1921 by the S. J. Clarke Publishing Company of ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/21/tent-city-at-camp-sheridan-near-montgomery-ca-1918/ The Selma Times-Journal - Lowndes County Commission chair faces charges The Greenville Advocate - Principal's decision to resign unaffected by Board's decision Dothan Eagle - Henry County NJROTC dispute settled Troy Messenger - Bill to up Pike County Coroner's pay awaits Senate OK Eufaula Tribune - Historic district expansion now in Council's hands The Wetumpka ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/20/small-town-political-gazette-32010/ Montgomery Advertiser - State's gambling task force can resume Montgomery Advertiser - Ala. Democrats Bright, Davis to vote against health care bill Montgomery Advertiser - State briefs: Swine flu blamed in 6-year-old's death Montgomery Advertiser - Court: Challenger rightful Evergreen mayor Montgomery Advertiser - Residents want vote on Pike ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/20/daily-headlines-saturday-3202010/ One of the posts that is on my "one day I'll do it" list would be something akin to a FAQ about campaign polls. It would include points that are obvious to some of you and apparently not-so-obvious to others. For example, that someone commissioned the poll. ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/19/eight-points-about-campaign-polls/ The Cullman Times - Tim James: 'Government must live within its means' - an interview Cleburne News - Payne let go as Police Chief in Heflin - something is going on here Moulton Advertiser - Hiker finds campaign signs The Sand Mountain Reporter - Albertville city website defaced - Have you applied ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/19/small-town-political-gazette-31910/ Montgomery Advertiser - Immigration agency plans to inspect hiring records Montgomery Advertiser - Shelby open to talks on financial overhaul Montgomery Advertiser - Author speaks about the Wright brothers' time in the Capital City Montgomery Advertiser - Montgomery firemedics answer the call Montgomery Advertiser - Tallassee ready to see ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/19/daily-headlines-friday-3192010/ An out-of-stater tries to get a handle on the Alabama bingo issue for stateline.org, and writes it all up: It has the drama and suspense of a John Grisham novel: pre-dawn gambling raids by state troopers, rumors of political payoffs, rowdy demonstrations at the State Capitol and a fly-over at this ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/18/taking-note-of-the-alabama-bingo-drama/ In this 60-second commercial, State Sen. Harri Anne Smith (R - Slocomb) plays just about every issue card in her deck to convince you of her conservative bona fides. I don't have specific numbers though I hear it's a "heavy buy" and that she intends to stay on TV through ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/18/new-ad-from-sen-smith-um-harri-anne/ Shelby County Reporter - McClurkin's new State House office proving controversial Shoals Insider - Colbert County indigent defense system could save the state millions The Greenville Advocate - Morgan resigns from Brantley Council Times-Journal - Aides first in school budget cuts The Daily Sentinel - Cut backs hit Jackson County court system The Cleburne News ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/18/small-town-political-gazette-31810/ Montgomery Advertiser - Sinkhole to close portion of I-65 Montgomery Advertiser - Riley backs bills on PAC-to-PAC transfers, rules for lobbyists; calls for 'more transparent' government Montgomery Advertiser - Judge affirms Monday deadline for King on bingo investigation Montgomery Advertiser - Riley: 'No hurry' on General Fund proration Montgomery ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/18/daily-headlines-thursday-3182010/ Senate Sketches # 1189 by Senator Hank Sanders *************************** A massive event!  An important event!  The Bridge Crossing Jubilee is truly important, truly massive.  And it is just a part of the National Voting Rights Celebration which is even more massive and important. Let’s just get this year’s National Voting Rights Celebration out of ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/18/senate-sketches-1189/ About that Forbes.com story saying that the highest sales tax in the nation is found in Arab, Alabama... The Arab Tribune says hold on. According to the Tribune, not only does the town of Arab not have any businesses in the part of the town extending into Cullman County with ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/17/arab-says-hold-on-about-that-sales-tax/ Chip Drago of the Mobile Bay Times sends email this way saying: Victor Crawford in sd33 and Gary Tanner in sd35 have told me they are not running. Crawford's withdrawal reverses previous statements. Tanner never announced, mulled it for months but had decided against running. also, though qualifying is not over, ... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2010/03/17/who-is-running-sd-33-and-sd-35-updates/