Tuesday 12/27/2005 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1135678742242520.xml&coll=2&thispage=1 – Report says Rep. Locy Baker directed $1.5 million to non-profit organization he runs.

http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1135678707242550.xml&coll=3 – Editorial urges state to plan for now for future health insurance costs liabilities.

http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1135678715242550.xml&coll=3 – Editorial in support of proposed bill that would require public disclosure of membership and meetings of boards and commissions.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/051227/raises.shtml – Legislators in North Alabama say pay raises for teachers likely in upcoming session.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051227/NEWS/512270332/1050/OPINION01 – Editorial states that law on loss of voting privileges for convicted felons needs clarification.

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