Freshman Rep. Paul DeMarco (R – Homewood) gave us a good bill (that passed!) that promotes open government for the “more than 300 public bodies created by governor’s executive order or law, which have statewide jurisdiction or regional jurisdiction.” Some of them control “millions of dollars” related to public issues, yet it could [...]
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 Posted by Danny, on April 30th, 2006, at 4:18 pmCan one municipality use eminent domain to condemn land that actually lies within the bounds of another township? Apparently it can.
Posted by Danny, on April 30th, 2006, at 4:12 pmStateline.org has a review of the work of the first 14 state legislatures (including Alabama’s) who have completed their sessions. While it said Alabama had “one of its most productive legislative sessions in recent history,” you might be more interested to see what the other states are doing. Posted by G, on April 30th, 2006, at 6:45 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114638888359910.xml&coll=2 – This provides a listing of all contributions of $250 or more to the candidates running for governor. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114638872059910.xml&coll=2 – Immigration advocates hope that Monday’s planned activities will reflect economic contributions of Hispanic community. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114638893659910.xml&coll=2 – A glossary of major Alabama PACs. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114638867759910.xml&coll=2 – Siegelman trial set to begin Monday. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/114638878759910.xml&coll=2 – Editorial [...] Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2006, at 3:14 pmOver one-third of House races in the state do not have a Republican candidate. AP Story:
Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2006, at 10:20 amBarely one week after after the first Santa Fe SUV rolls off the production line in the Montgomery Hyundai plant, Hyundai’s chief is arrested in South Korea. He and Hyundai “are accused of creating slush funds to pay politicians and officials for business favors.” Via Poliblog. Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2006, at 7:54 amBirmingham News picking up on the “stealth campaign by super wealthy to repeal estate tax” reported below:
In another article this morning the Birmingham News passes on [...] Posted by G, on April 29th, 2006, at 5:22 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146302479262680.xml&coll=2 – Baxley oppose annual property tax appraisal, says she will return to four year cycle if elected. http://www.al.com/business/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/business/1146302456262680.xml&coll=2 – Birmingham attorney leads lobbying effort to end “death tax” on nation’s wealthy families. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1146302137262680.xml&coll=2 – Editorial calls for continued court oversight in RC case. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060429/NEWS02/604290359/1009 – State Democrats, law firm fund ads criticizing GOP. Posted by Danny, on April 28th, 2006, at 12:16 pmSpeaking of taxes, as we were… How many days of the year do Alabamians work to pay local, state and federal taxes? 101, according to the Tax Foundation. Where do we rank on the list of what states work the most days to pay off their tax burdens? Last. (51st, including the District [...] Posted by Danny, on April 28th, 2006, at 10:49 amThe Rev. Jim Evans is saying in an op-ed piece in today’s Anniston Star what Kimble Forrister of Alabama Arise, the Tuscaloosa News, others, and I have been saying. The recent tax reform legislation that Alabama passed is “important” and it is a “first step.” Some highlights of his piece:
Posted by G, on April 28th, 2006, at 7:12 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146216332162180.xml&coll=2 – DOT late payments to Jefferson County transit programs results in threatened shutdown, County Commission commits $800,000 to keep service going. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146216364162180.xml&coll=2 – Judge refuses to dismiss prison overcrowding case, refers to governor’s legal counsel’s arguments as “bizarre.” http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146215894162180.xml&coll=2 – Governor signs bill moving 2008 presidential primary to February date. Posted by Danny, on April 27th, 2006, at 4:24 pmFile this under Things I Did Not Know. Did you know that the Alabama legislature passed a resolution urging “the Congress of the United States to remove all trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba?” An AP story in the Times-Daily reports “Cuba has been under an American trade embargo for more than four [...] Posted by G, on April 27th, 2006, at 6:00 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146129807248200.xml&coll=2 – Moore attacks Riley on links between government decisions and political contributions to Riley campaign. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1146129402248200.xml&coll=2 – Alabama’s child restraint law to take effect July 1. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1146129436248200.xml&coll=2 – Commentary on state’s sales tax holiday, and cautions legislators and officials not to confuse that action with “real relief” for poor and middle-income families. http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1146129310248220.xml&coll=1 [...] Posted by Danny, on April 26th, 2006, at 7:28 amA newly-released report from Public Citizen and United for a Fair Economy tells of a “stealth campaign” of 18 super-wealthy families, including the family of Alabama’s Marguerite Harbert, to repeal the federal estate tax. From the press release:
Posted by G, on April 26th, 2006, at 7:16 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114604369115560.xml&coll=2 – Jefferson County Commission votes to join state tax holiday. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/114604361715560.xml&coll=2 – Moore tops Riley in most recent campaign contributions, but Riley still far outdistances his opponent in total contributions. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060426/NEWS02/604260319/1009 – Strange leads fund raising in lt. governor’s race. http://www.oanow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=OAN/MGArticle/OAN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1137835597331 – Auburn and Opelika likely to join state sales tax holidays. FROM TODAY’S [...] |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Tent City at Camp Sheridan near Montgomery, ca 1918 |
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