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 Posted by Danny, on January 23rd, 2007, at 12:16 pm
Circuit Judge Charles Price separated the lawsuit challenging the election of Sen. Larry Means (D – Attalla) from the lawsuit challenging the elections of four other Democratic Senators (Barron, Bedford, Zeb Little, Sanders) because it was “too different.” I found it a little odd that
Posted by G, on January 23rd, 2007, at 6:20 amhttp://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169547312286400.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News calls for legislative action to ban PAC-to-PAC transfers. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169547654286400.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News likes proposal by Corrections commissioner to release sick prisoners who pose no threat to public. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1169547821286420.xml&coll=3 – GOP senators say Democrats urged support for non-recorded vote to increase legislative pay. Posted by Danny, on January 22nd, 2007, at 8:44 amTomorrow voters in HD 22 (parts of Madison and Jackson counties) will begin the process of choosing a representative to replace Albert Hall (D) who died five days after being re-elected in November. Five candidates are in the Democratic primary: Doyle Andrews, Hazel Green; Gary Lackey, Scottsboro; Lynn Leach, Gurley; Butch Taylor, New [...] Posted by G, on January 22nd, 2007, at 6:00 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169461449149760.xml&coll=2 – DHR to seek funds to increase payment to foster parents. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1169460902149750.xml&coll=3 – ‘The Political Skinny,” the Press-Register’s roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070122/dems.shtml – State Democratic leaders say presidential candidates should campaign in Alabama because of shift to early primary. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/070122a.shtml – The [...] Posted by G, on January 21st, 2007, at 8:40 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116937451556390.xml&coll=2 – Insurers says too many diagnostic procedures being performed, instituting increased precertification requirements. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116937487356390.xml&coll=2 – New statewide poll shows Alabamians evenly split about increase in troops in Iraq. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/116937482156390.xml&coll=2 – Interracial adoptions increase in state. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116937568356390.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News challenges AG Troy King’s attempt to justify his use of Alabama Power Company’s skybox. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116937494856390.xml&coll=2 – The judge who ordered RC into Alabama’s foster care system comments on the end of the long-running federal court child welfare case. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116937499856390.xml&coll=2 – New state senate president pro tem promises to try to bring a renewed effort to “do the people’s will.” http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/116937452756400.xml&coll=3 – Democratic legislators considering early redistricting in effort to boost numbers, GOP vows shutdown. http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116937494256400.xml&coll=3 – Press-Register urges state senate minority to “resist the tryanny of the majority.” http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116937464556410.xml&coll=1 – Election to fill vacancy in House District 22 coming this week. http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/116937474356410.xml&coll=1 – GOP leaders says District 22 seat, long held by Democrat Albert Hall, is “up for grabs.” http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116937487156410.xml&coll=1 – The Huntsville Times makes its endorsements in the primary races for House District 22. http://www.dailyhome.com/opinion/2007/dh-editorials-0121-0-7a20w4101.htm – The DailyHome says that action of Attorney General reveals need for ethics reform. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070121/NEWS02/701210337/1009 – Former secretary of state captures post on Democratic Executive Committee. http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070121/ban.shtml – Legislators say this may be the year for passage of ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers. http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070121/NEWS/701210378/1007/NEWS02 – Article profiles Tuscaloosa family struggling to survive with low salaries as Congress debates increase in minimum wage. http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070121/NEWS/701210316/1013/EDITORIAL2 – “Alabama Exposure,” Dana Beyerle’s weekly political roundup for the NYTimes regional papers. FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR: Review: Defense in death-penalty cases often lacking in Alabama, 3 other statesBy Stephen Henderson
McClatchy Newspapers 01-21-2007
The jurors heard all about the convenience store holdup, the gunshots and the dead clerk. Their unanimous verdict came swiftly: Warren King was guilty of a senseless murder that shocked rural Appling County, Ga. A death sentence almost certainly would be next, unless King’s lawyer could persuade the jury to spare his life. Posted by G, on January 20th, 2007, at 7:55 amhttp://www.al.com/business/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/business/1169288658262650.xml&coll=2 -= State’s unemployment rate up in December. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169288675262650.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News calls for a healing of the acrimony in state senate, predicts unproductive quadrennium without change on the part of senators. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1169288530262460.xml&coll=3 – Secretary of State finally releases HAVA funds to Mobile County. http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1169288143262680.xml&coll=1 [...] Posted by Danny, on January 19th, 2007, at 8:32 amBusy day today… In lieu of actual new material, let me simply offer that I have created an index page for the Senate Sketches from Hank Sanders that we have been offering here for the last four months or so because they are not available elsewhere online. Posted by G, on January 19th, 2007, at 7:25 amhttp://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/NEWS/701190348/1007/NEWS02 – Riley touts plan to encourage small businesses to provide health insurance to employees, expects battle from education leaders over funding options. http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/NEWS/701190321/1007/NEWS02 – Actions of Attorney General bring calls for strengthening state’s ethics laws. http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/APN/701192922 – Gulf states to receive $175 million to boost health care services stretched by last year’s hurricanes, Alabama’s share $27.8 million. http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/APN/701192922 – The Tuscaloosa News sees battle for leadership position in Alabama Democratic party as “normal.” http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070117/NEWS/701170466/1050/OPINION – The Gadsden Times joins those questioning the judgment and ethical standards of AG Troy King. http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/NEWS/701190306/1015/OPINIONS – The TimesDaily says that action by attorney general indicate strong need for new ethics legislation. http://www.dothaneagle.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=DEA%2FMGArticle%2FDEA_… – The Dothan Eagle editorializes against proposed pay raise for Alabama legislators. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/… – The Montgomery Advertiser criticizes Gov. Riley for lack of diversity among cabinet members. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/… – The Montgomery Advertiser cites local Shelby County matter that will require amendment to state’s constitution as another example of the need for constitutional reform. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116921241711600.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News comments on the end of the state’s long-running child welfare court case. http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/116921185916480.xml&coll=3 – Minority group threatens to halt all action in state senate unless rules are changed. http://www.al.com/opinion/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/opinion/116921187416480.xml&coll=3 – The Press-Register sees newly elected PSC commissioner as “off to a strong start.” http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2007/01/19/ap-state-sc/d8mo03r80.txt – AP story (also running today in The Anniston Star behind its subscription wall) about South Carolina’s efforts to cap payday lender interest rates and fees. FROM TODAY’S ANNISTON STAR: Early presidential primary date brings new attention to AlabamaBy Brian Lyman
Star Capitol Correspondent 01-19-2007
MONTGOMERY — The appearances of Sen. John McCain and Gen. Wesley Clark at Gov. Bob Riley’s inauguration Monday were not just signs of respect — or isolated instances. With Alabama’s presidential primary coming Feb. 5, 2008, potential presidential candidates have been paying far more attention to the state than they have in the past. Posted by Danny, on January 18th, 2007, at 7:33 amDid you see where Democratic Sen. E. B. McClain was surprised to be nominated for Senate President pro tem by Sen. Preuitt? All of the coalition members voted for him, and he was defeated 18-17 by the Democrats’ nominee Hinton Mitchem. I can’t help but wonder if Preuitt’s nomination of McClain kept McClain [...] Posted by Danny, on January 18th, 2007, at 7:03 amWe still hear grousing about the “punitive” Senate rules adopted by the Democratic Senate majority, and I still say that the coalition could really make their point by releasing the rules they intended to propose when they believed they were going to be the majority. Let them demonstrate how much more fair their rules [...] Posted by G, on January 18th, 2007, at 7:00 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169115444311940.xml&coll=2 – Siegelman continues to remain optimistic that conviction will be overturned on appeal. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169115983311940.xml&coll=2 – State employees health insurance board joins educators in endorsing creation of trust funds to provide for future retiree costs. http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1169115310311940.xml&coll=2 – The Birmingham News calls for Democratic legislative leaders to insure enactment [...] Posted by Danny, on January 18th, 2007, at 6:05 amIt’s the kind of story that the Democratic party faithful tell around the campfire to give each other the willies… Not one, not two, but three lightning rods for controversy here together in one story… Nancy Worley, Joe Reed, and Patricia Todd. Related Articles: Posted by Chauncey Sparks, on January 17th, 2007, at 12:57 pm
King’s travails have been widely reported recently. First he tried to shake down Roy Johnson, the target of the two year college investigation, for a job for one of his cronies. Every paper in the state blasted King for trying to blackmail someone under investigation by the AG’s own office. The Montgomery Advertiser, [...] Posted by G, on January 17th, 2007, at 6:10 amhttp://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169030445156600.xml&coll=2 – Federal court ends state’s long-running child welfare case. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169030218156600.xml&coll=2 – New chief justice sets judicial election reform and dealing with state’s overcrowded prisons as her priorities. http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1169030322156600.xml&coll=2 – New committee appointments in state senate have no GOP chairs. http://www.politicalparlor.net/sanders-senate-sketches/senate-sketches-1024/ – Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D-Selma) weekly [...] Posted by Danny, on January 16th, 2007, at 3:24 pmAlabama Senate committee assignments have been made for the 2007-2010 quadrennium, and you can find them here (pdf). Any surprises? |
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