Wednesday 4/18/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Senate Sketches – “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D-Selma) weekly report to his constituents.  This week’s column focuses on the Senator’s efforts to gain passage of a resolution expressing regret for state’s role in slavery.

Press-Register – Immigration bills face opposition in legislature, sponsor hopes to get some proposals to floor for debate.

Press-Register – Rep Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) supports ban on legislators working in schools, will resign teaching position if enacted.

Press-Register – The Press-Register urges ADEM to reject proposal to adopt less stringent wetland protection regulations.

Decatur Daily – Proposed bill would end distribution of monies paid in lieu of taxes by TVA from going to counties outside of giant utility’s service area.

Montgomery Advertiser – Commentary by child care advocate Sophia Bracy Harris calls for legislature to increase funding for state’s subsidized child care program.