You can’t be too surprised to learn that House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard plans to add 35 House Democrats to the growing lawsuits. If – big if – there is going to be action against any elected officials who were unopposed in the primary and did not file campaign finance reports, then the [...]
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 Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2006, at 12:59 pmThe general election results have been certified, and a reader writes:
Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2006, at 12:36 pmThis started out as the second half of the previous post about the suits to disqualify the elections of some Democratic state senators, but I didn’t want to lose you in case your eyes glazed over with the talk about consolidation of lawsuits. If you are just getting here, you might [...] Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2006, at 12:03 pmThe suit to nullify the re-election of Sen. Larry Means (D – Attalla) to SD 10 has been consolidated with the suit to disqualify the election of Democratic Senators Lowell Barron, Zeb Little, Hank Sanders, and Roger Bedford. As I mentioned before, the circumstances surrounding the two cases, while similar, are not [...] Posted by G, on November 30th, 2006, at 5:30 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116488238012720.xml&coll=2 – Katrina survivors in Birmingham area continue to struggle with housing issues. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116488233212720.xml&coll=2 -Assets of state’s prepaid college tuition plan sees greater growth than anticipated. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116488200912720.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses Gov. Riley’s proposal to increase pay of staff at state’s correctional facilities. http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116488296712730.xml&coll=3 – [...] Posted by Danny, on November 29th, 2006, at 2:43 pmYou should not miss the unfolding drama regarding the lawsuit seeking to invalidate the re-election of Sen. Larry Means (D – Attalla) in SD 10. The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of write-in candidate Jack Lowe, Jr. against Secretary of State Nancy Worley. Lowe’s lawyer Mark White has asked Worley to declare [...] Posted by Danny, on November 29th, 2006, at 12:07 pmDemocrat Butch Taylor is the first candidate to qualify for the HD 22 vacancy created by the death of Rep. Albert Hall. Taylor looks to be a strong candidate as he is president of the Madison County Board of Education and hails from New Hope, the largest community in the district. (Though he [...] Posted by G, on November 29th, 2006, at 5:50 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1164796447313400.xml&coll=2 – Commission makes recommendations for improvement of education to Riley; Governor says he will support incentive pay for teachers. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1164797390313400.xml&coll=2 – Environmental watchdog group ceases operations due to lack of funds. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1164797413313400.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News calls Attorney General’s request of former chancellor for help in locating job for staff member’s mother “a really bad judgment call.” http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1164795566313410.xml&coll=1 – Governor sets January primary date as campaigns begin to fill seat following death of Rep. Albert Hall (D-Gurley). http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061128/NEWS/611280320/1137/NEWS – Action seeking disqualification of Sen. Larry Means (D-Attalla) may stay as a separate legal action and not be joined with other cases seeking ouster of Democratic senators despite today’s court ruling. http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS/611290358/1016/NEWS – Despite calls by editorial boards, Secretary of State insists she will not resign post before end of term. http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS/611290347/1050/OPINION – The Gadsden Times comments on the controversy surrounding the reelection of Sen. Larry Means. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS02/611290326/1009 – Vote on Amendment One appears headed for recount. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/OPINION01/611290309/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser supports calls for independent oversight of PSC. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/OPINION0101/611280301/1012/OPINION – Commentary by residential care provider praises DHR’s efforts to improve services to children. http://www.politicalparlor.net/sanders-senate-sketches/senate-sketches-1017/ – Sen. Hank Sanders’ weekly newspaper column for his constitutents. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/061129a.shtml – The Decatur Daily sees actions of Attorney General in seeking job from former chancellor as a “lapse that undermines public trust.” http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061129/NEWS/611290343/1012/editorial1 – The Tuscaloosa News calls for Governor to initiate investigation of AG’s actions in seeking job from ousted chancellor. FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR: State & Region News Department of Corrections steps up recruitment of future officersBy Brian Lyman
Star Capitol Correspondent 11-29-2006
MONTGOMERY — It’s still short, but it’s a start. The Alabama Department of Corrections, facing shortages of correctional officers and overcrowding throughout the system, has seen year-to-year increases in the number of cadets working in state prisons and the number of people taking tests to become officers. Posted by Chauncey Sparks, on November 28th, 2006, at 10:30 amTwo internal party Beltway decisions could have major impacts on Alabama politics over the next election cycles. Spencer Bachus and Artur Davis have talked of running statewide, with Davis’ flirtations coming as recent as the past few days. But both congressmen are aiming for key committee assignments in the 110th Congress that could [...] Posted by G, on November 28th, 2006, at 5:15 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116470896888360.xml&coll=2 – Increasing cost of health insurance far exceeds increase in median earnings for Alabamians. http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116470960988350.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times is critical of Attorney General’s actions seeking job for associate’s mother in community college system, and his failure to recognize the “awful judgement” shown in actions. http://www.dailyhome.com/opinion/2006/dh-editorials-1128-editorials-6k27w1549.htm - DailyHome critical of [...] Posted by Danny, on November 27th, 2006, at 5:07 pm
Lots to talk about… So let’s get on with it… Next on our list of the Top Ten Winners of the Alabama Elections… #9. The Internet Most really useful inventions – from refrigerators to microwave ovens, from telephones to the internet – go through stages on their way to widespread use: Posted by Chauncey Sparks, on November 27th, 2006, at 2:15 pmTroy King has served up a hanging curveball for Alabama Dems. Who’d have thunk that in the entirety of the two year college scandal that the highest ranking official to be ensnared would be the Republican Attorney General? Now no matter what happens to individual Democratic legislators or other peripheral figures, the [...] Posted by Danny, on November 27th, 2006, at 12:40 pmWe are pleased to welcome Chauncey Sparks who will be blogging at least occasionally here in the Parlor. We are happy to have a new voice in the Parlor, and I think you will enjoy him also. And in our backroom, he’ll replace your spark plug or sharpen a mower blade faster than you [...] Posted by G, on November 27th, 2006, at 5:33 amhttp://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1164623194293590.xml&coll=3 – Success of Black Belt Commission spurs creation of new commission to address needs of rural Alabama. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1164623572293590.xml&coll=3 – “The Political Skinny,” Press-Register’s weekly political roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1164622789293590.xml&coll=3 – Chapman says she’s ready to tackle problems of Secretary of State’s office. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061127/OPINION01/611220374/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser says that certain responsibilities of government – including the operation of corrections facilities – are fundamental and should not be privatized. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-editorials-1127-0-6k26w3126.htm – The Anniston Star warns that “prudent politicians should not promise more than they can pay for.” FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR: Local state legislators getting an early start MONTGOMERY – The next legislative session doesn’t start until March, but local legislators are looking ahead. At least one is writing bills. Posted by Danny, on November 26th, 2006, at 11:16 pmI hope you didn’t miss the article (included in G’s Daily News Digest) from Ben Raines in the Press-Register on our PSC’s obstacles to effectiveness. This may help you understand why our state’s natural gas prices have become the third-highest in the nation. |
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