Wednesday 1/31/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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=1The Huntsville Times calls proposed ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers a “first step” toward the Legislature’s credibility.

http://www.oanow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=OAN%2FMGArticle%2FOAN_Basic…[...]

Tuesday 1/30/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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=2The Birmingham News celebrates the fact the officials were able to develop a plan to provide funding for transit programs even though it sees proposal as [...]

Monday 1/29/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1170065737177910.xml&coll=2The 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=3Press-Register calls on legislature and governor to work together to craft appropriate measure to address building needs for state’s [...]

Sunday 1/28/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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=3Press-Register praises decision of FEMA to allow Katrina victims to [...]

Saturday 1/27/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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 endorse proposal.

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Friday Fun: Call the Political Parlor!

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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 equipment [...]

Friday 1/26/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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 school construction.

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HD 22 Runoff Run Off

HD22 Democratic Nominee Butch Taylor

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. (Otherwise, [...]

McCain To Tap Bachus

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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Thursday 1/25/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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=3Press-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 [...]

Senate Republicans’ Midas Touch

King Midas ponders golden fruit

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 month were [...]

HD 22 by the Numbers

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 is a district [...]

Wednesday 1/24/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

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 [...]

On HD 22

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 [...]

HD 22 Election Results

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 although [...]

Daily News

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 3/21/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserPrint exclusive: Bingo lawsuits cost state more than $500,000

Montgomery AdvertiserCensus officials, volunteers vow to count all on Gulf Coast

Montgomery AdvertiserCENSUS Q&A

Montgomery AdvertiserCivil rights groups seek changes in 2020 census

Montgomery AdvertiserWhy has PAC reform not [...]

Small Town News

Small town political gazette – 3/21/10

The News CourierAthens goes after delinquent taxes

The Selma Times-Journal - Road closure for ‘greater good’ and related editorial

BaldwinCountyNowResidents gather to discuss Zoning District 14 referendum

Shelby County ReporterWestover mayor discusses progress

The Daily HomeHealth care: Fix it now

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Legislative Dispatch

Change

I 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

Riley and her friend Caroline joined Julie on the campaign trail in Isabella this past weekend.

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.
The House will take up a ten minute calendar this week. A ten minute calendar is [...]

Purple Dot Connection

MARCH MADNESS

TOP TEN INDICATIONS OF MARCH MADNESS

10.  Eric Massa inviting us to ask the 10,000 Navy men he served with whether he is gay.

9.  Larry Langford hitting the jackpot 33 times in one day and not remembering it.

8.  Ron Sparks being able to make payments on a $500,000 loan with an income of $80,000.

7.  Artur Davis [...]


Back in the Day...

Tent City at Camp Sheridan near Montgomery, ca 1918

Vintage postcard