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Saturday 4/28/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on April 28th, 2007, at 5:05 am

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News says that reports on redecorating offices following huge pay raise feed distrust of legislators.

Birmingham News – Commentary by former Chief Justice Roy Moore asks “criminals don’t register their guns, why should we?”

Huntsville Times – Riley says he wants legislature to pass some version of PAC-to-PAC ban during final half of session.

Montgomery Advertiser – Dallas County DA promises prosecution in civil rights era murder that sparked Selma to Montgomery march.

Montgomery Advertiser – Federal panel denies stay of execution for Alabama death row inmate.

Montgomery Advertiser – Riley defends proposal to limit the amount of leave that can be taken by K-12 and community college employees.

Times Daily – The Times Daily calls for the state to provide more funding for a fairer justice system and adequately funded prison system or continue to face risks to economic development as suggested by visiting EU ambassador.

Opelika-Auburn News – Lyman Ward Military Academy may close permanently at end of May.

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1 comment to Saturday 4/28/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

  • walt moffett
    April 28, 2007 at 1:31 pm

    Riley’s move to limit double dipping is doomed to failure. We have a powerful education lobby/complex that will block it.

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