Sunday 12/31/2006 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116756067436180.xml&coll=2 – Interim chancellor faces tough challenge in cleaning up community college system.

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116756033836180.xml&coll=2 – Chancellor, Board considering changes in community college system structure during next legislative session.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116756059236180.xml&coll=2 – Commentary by Arise’s Jim Carnes on the need for state action to fund public transportation.

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116756095736180.xml&coll=2 – Former board member of Birmingham-Jefferson transit offers commentary on the need for stable and adequate funding for regional transportation programs.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116756048236170.xml&coll=1 – New PARCA study confirms that Alabama’s taxes remain lowest in the nation.

http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116756018436170.xml&coll=1The Huntsville Times says that action, or inaction, by legislature justify the amount of coverage news media provides.

http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061231/NEWS/612310327/1015/OPINIONSThe TimesDaily sees the opportunities for bipartisan state senate leadership as a good thing.

http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2006/as-insight-1231-editorial-6l29t3454.htmThe Anniston Star has specific wishes in 2007 for local, state, and national groups and individuals.

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