Sunday 4/29/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Birmingham NewsThe Birmingham News attributes lack of movement of measures to return property tax reappraisals to four-year cycle to influence of AEA’s Paul Hubbert.

Birmingham NewsThe Birmingham News views the decision of the State Board of Education to extend current interim chancellor’s contract through October as “a bad omen for a system in much need of reform.”

Press-Register – New poll shows McCain, Giuliani leading GOP presidential contenders in state.

Press-RegisterPress-Register calls for Senate to give quick approval to House-passed tax incentives in effort to lure steel plant to Mobile.

Press-Register – Commentary from The Economist on the changing view of the South.

Daily HomeThe Daily Home praises students who rallied this week for constitutional reform.

Daily Mountain Eagle – Sen. Charles Bishop (R-Arley) argues that slavery apology will harm race relations and state’s economy.

Decatur Daily – Mississippi, Alabama alone in collecting full amount of sales tax on food purchases.

Decatur Daily – “Capitol Letter,” M. J. Ellington’s weekly roundup from the legislature for the readers of The Decatur Daily.

Gadsden Times – Following a poor ranking in protecting legal rights of children, The Gadsden Times urges policy-makers to review protections offered in other states in seeking ways to address issue in Alabama.

Montgomery Advertiser – Commentary by Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) on this perception of the  importance of the apology for slavery currently under consideration in the legislature.

Montgomery Advertiser – House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) blasts Democrats for what he says is their failure to fulfill promises made during the last election cycle.

Anniston Star – Commentary by Samford University student on efforts to reform Alabama’s constitution.

Anniston Star – Commentary by Miles College student on recent rally by college students calling for constitutional reform.

Tuscaloosa News – “Alabama Exposure,” Dana Beyerle’s weekly political roundup for the readers of the NYTimes regional papers.

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