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=1 - The 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… - The Opelika-Auburn News sees Riley’s proposal to encourage small businesses to provide health insurance in return for tax credits as a “win-win.”
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070131/OPINION… - The Montgomery Advertiser endorses driving safety proposals.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070131/OPINION… - Commentary by Gary Palmer of the Alabama Policy Institute calls on Democrats in legislature to deliver on campaign promises, focusing primarily on commitment to ban PAC-to-PAC transfers.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070131/NEWS/701310333/1007/TL02 - Former chief justice says state should end partisan election of judges.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070130/APN/701302540 - U.S. Senate resumes debate today on increase in minimum wage, vote expected later this week.
