 Posted by G, on January 31st, 2007, at 6:50 am http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1170240172197220.xml&coll=2 – Prosecution of Jasper banker reveals glimpse into federal government’s case against former chancellor.
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1170239505197250.xml&coll=1 – Higher ed group to seek increase of almost 13% for colleges and universities.
http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170239140197250.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times calls proposed ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers a “first step” toward the Legislature’s credibility.
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Posted by G, on January 30th, 2007, at 6:50 am http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1170152496318670.xml&coll=2 – State announces plan to offer interest free educational loans to teacher, nurses and National Guard members called to active duty since 9/11.
http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170152392318670.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News celebrates the fact the officials were able to develop a plan to provide funding for transit programs even though it sees [...]
Posted by G, on January 29th, 2007, at 6:05 am http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170065737177910.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News calls for state to make an investment in prekindergarten programs.
http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1170066036178030.xml&coll=3&thispage=1 – “The Political Skinny,” the Press-Register’s weekly political roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington.
http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170065797178030.xml&coll=3 – Press-Register calls on legislature and governor to work together to craft appropriate measure to address building [...]
Posted by G, on January 28th, 2007, at 8:00 am http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169979534152150.xml&coll=2 – Reporter finds another instance of Attorney General Troy King soliciting assistance from former Chancellor Roy Johnson while Johnson was under investigation by his office.
http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169979525152150.xml&coll=2 – Residential program executive praises Alabama as “a model for child welfare.”
http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169979894152330.xml&coll=3 – Press-Register praises decision of FEMA to allow [...]
Posted by G, on January 27th, 2007, at 7:20 am http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116989309752500.xml&coll=2 – Interim chancellor testifies before federal grand jury as Mobile County DA announces arrests in continuing probe of community colleges.
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116989331152500.xml&coll=2 – Officials proposed increase in state’s gasoline taxes of 10 cents, with half of that amount to go to counties to fund public transit programs. Alabama Road Builders [...]
Posted by Danny, on January 26th, 2007, at 9:01 am 
I have always enjoyed hearing from readers, and some point me in the directions of very interesting stories that you end up seeing here (and that you will end up seeing here).
Now, you can call the Political Parlor, thanks to a new service from Jaxtr. It’s free, easy, and no special [...]
Posted by G, on January 26th, 2007, at 6:50 am http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169806503321650.xml&coll=2 – State Board of Education adopts new rules for hiring of family members within community college system.
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169806556321650.xml&coll=2 – Democrat who barely made primary run-off in District 22 election withdraws, general election scheduled for March 6.
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169806693321650.xml&coll=2 – Senate pro tem proposes $750 million bond issue for [...]
Posted by Danny, on January 25th, 2007, at 1:39 pm 
As the Political Parlor speculated on election night might happen, second place finisher Don Webster has dropped out of the race for the HD 22 Democratic nomination making Butch Taylor the party’s nominee.
Butch Taylor’s race against GOP nominee Wayne Johnson will now be decided March 6 since there is no runoff. [...]
Posted by Danny, on January 25th, 2007, at 12:52 pm Sen. John McCain is reportedly set to name U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus as Southeast Co-Chair of the Senator’s exploratory committee.
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Posted by G, on January 25th, 2007, at 6:20 am
http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/116972041482930.xml&coll=3 – Former Secretary of State delivers HAVA reimbursement to Montgomery County.
http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116972026282930.xml&coll=3 – Press-Register comments on reports that Sen. Phil Poole (D-Moundville) switched sides in struggle for senate control following receipt of contribution from AEA.
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116972042183030.xml&coll=1 – Candidate for House District 22 returns PAC contributions.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070125/NEWS/701250354/1007/NEWS02 – Proposed increase in federal minimum wage stalls in Senate.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/APN/701243221 – Anti-smoking group seeks more tobacco settlement funds to support prevention programs.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070125/NEWS/701250310/1012/editorial1 – The Tuscaloosa News calls for Sen. Phil Poole (D-Moundville) to explain to his constituents the circumstances of contribution the day before he switched sides in battle for senate control.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070125/NEWS02/701250339/1009 – Senate deputy pro tem optimistic that chamber can put leadership struggle aside and have a productive session.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070125/OPINION01/701250312/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser calls for state leaders to work together to overhaul state’s water protection programs.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070125/OPINION01/701240366/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser views governor’s proposal to provide tax incentives to small businesses to encourage their offering health insurance to employees “a sensible approach.”
http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2007/as-editorials-0125-0-7a24t4328.htm – The Anniston Star lauds Gov. Riley’s plan to help Alabamians without health insurance but not his proposal to pay for it.
FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR:
Legislators ponder state education bond issue
By Brian Lyman
Star Capitol Correspondent
01-25-2007
MONTGOMERY — A state bond issue for school improvements is likely in the coming legislative session, but education leaders say even $1 billion may not be enough for all the needs around the state.
Continue reading “Thursday 1/25/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”
Posted by Danny, on January 24th, 2007, at 11:17 am 
Midas could have had much with his one wish that Dionysus would grant him, but his greedy wish that everything he touch turn to gold was not wise or foresighted. His touch killed his daugher, and he would have starved had he not been able to have his wish undone.
Republican Senators this [...]
Posted by Chauncey Sparks, on January 24th, 2007, at 8:56 am Danny covered some of this last night, but I wanted to focus on the numbers in the special election primary in State House District 22.
Key numbers:
3726 – That many people voted in the Democratic primary, compared to 999 voters who participated on the GOP side, the Republican talking points that HD 22 [...]
Posted by G, on January 24th, 2007, at 7:40 am
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169635050270840.xml&coll=2 – New report raises concerns about state’s waters.
http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070124/switch.shtml – Campaign disclosure report reveals that AEA gave Sen Phil Poole (D-Moundville) $10,000 the day before he switched sides in Senate leadership battle.
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169633850270840.xml&coll=2 – GOP selects nominee for House District 22, Dems may require runoff.
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169633763270840.xml&coll=2 – New poll shows most voters think state is on the right track.
http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169634900270840.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News endorses proposal to increase daily rate paid to state’s foster parents.
http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169634439270940.xml&coll=3 – Press-Register calls for any vote for legislative pay raise to be recorded vote.
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1169633990271140.xml&coll=1 – Riley pitches tax cut at Huntsville appearance.
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1169633887271140.xml&coll=1 – Rep. Alvin Holmes (D-Montgomery) criticizes racial makeup of new lt. governor’s staff.
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/NEWS/701240346/1050/OPINION – The Gadsden Times calls for legislative action on proposal to ban PAC-to-PAC transfer.
http://www.politicalparlor.net/sanders-senate-sketches/senate-sketches-1025/ – “Senate Sketches,” Sen Hank Sanders’ weekly column to for his constituents.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/OPINION01/701240320/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser says that a recorded vote is “key” to any action on proposed legislative pay raise.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/OPINION01/701230354/1012/OPINION – The Montgomery Advertiser proposes that ethics reform should prohibit elected officials from accepting any gifts from those attempting to influence votes.
http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070124/case.shtml – Group asks chief justice to recuse herself from Exxon case deliberations.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/NEWS/701240353/1007/NEWS02 – Experts says that state’s economy robust.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/APN/701242756 – Hurricane Katrina left out of Bush’s state of the union address.
FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR:
Lobbyists may outnumber legislators 4:1 in Alabama
By Brian Lyman
Star Capitol Correspondent
01-24-2007
MONTGOMERY — You could fill all 140 seats in the state Legislature with lobbyists and have enough left over to create a new state Senate.
What you can’t do is get a precise idea of how much those lobbyists are making and how much they’re spending on influencing the legislators.
Continue reading “Wednesday 1/24/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST”
Posted by Danny, on January 23rd, 2007, at 9:37 pm Butch Taylor overwhelming led the Democratic field in HD 22. Unofficial totals show that if he could have swung 12 votes his way he would have won without a runoff. Don Webster finished a distant second with 25.7% of the vote. There is speculation that Webster may forego a runoff.
FWIW, the Democrats [...]
Posted by Danny, on January 23rd, 2007, at 7:32 pm If you haven’t discovered this already, you can find the state’s breaking news – including totals on the HD 22 race as they come in tonight – here at the Political Parlor with the newsfeeds.
Polls closed at 7 and there are only 42 boxes. Turnout is looking about as light as expected [...]
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Legislative DispatchBy Joe Hubbard on June 8, 2011 This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session. For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end. For others, it was one that ended much too quickly. It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.
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AL House, AL Senate, Legislative Dispatch, Uncategorized | By John Merrill on May 24, 2011 As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]
Legislative Dispatch | By Cam Ward on May 17, 2011 There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]
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