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   Sen. Marc Keahey, Sen. Cam Ward, Rep. Joe Hubbard, and Rep. John Merrill will be blogging here during the 2011 Legislative Session.  Posted by Cam Ward, on May 31st, 2007, at 3:55 pmWell the bills are flooding through the gates just as I mentioned in my blog yesterday. As we sit here debating bills in the House we can watch on our lap top what bills are being debated in the Alabama Senate. They just passed the changes on the February 5th Presidential Primary Election [...] Posted by G, on May 31st, 2007, at 6:25 amBirmingham News : Education budget strips funds from Fire College, diverts money to non existent program. Birmingham News : Jefferson County Senate delegation approves measure that would reduce financial threshold required before new transit board would be established. Birmingham News : Riley says that state’s vote next week [...] Posted by Rep. Randy Hinshaw, on May 30th, 2007, at 1:35 pmDespite the Senate’s session-long disagreement, they managed to take up and pass the budgets by an overwhelming margin. They budgets came back down to the House chamber and we concurred. Now, they are at the Governor’s office awaiting his decision to sign, veto or amend. We hope he signs them. Still awaiting action is the bond [...] Posted by Cam Ward, on May 30th, 2007, at 12:20 pmIn previous blogs I have mentioned the possibility of the flood gates opening in the Senate and bills could start passing. Well I am not sure if it was actually the pressure of being so unproductive or if everyone just got plain tired of fighting but the log jam of bills has now [...] Posted by G, on May 30th, 2007, at 6:30 amBirmingham News : Businessman admits kickbacks, overcharges in latest guilty plea in two year college probe. Birmingham News : Legislature sends budgets, pay raise bills to Governor for approval. Tuscaloosa News : Small turnout expected for next week’s election to consider two constitutional amendments. Posted by Danny, on May 29th, 2007, at 8:14 amDan at Between the Links has figured that the Senate coalition of Republican and dissident Democrat senators represents a slight majority of Alabamians, or at least by the numbers of the 2000 census. Jennifer Foster (Opelika-Auburn News) makes a point, “The bottom line is that, whatever the reason, 100 percent of Alabamians [...] Posted by G, on May 29th, 2007, at 6:15 amPress-Register – Bayou la Batre settles on plans for developing new housing to replace Katrina damage. Press-Register – Press Register contends that new chancellor must immediately address issues of scandal in two year college system. Tuscaloosa News – Conservative Christian group leaders swap charges. Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2007, at 1:43 pm
Memorial Day Weekend is an unofficial start to summer, and many Alabamians will be beach-bound. You might call it the Redneck Riviera, but USA Today last week called it one of “Five hidden, affordable beach destinations.” Included on the list with East Hawaii, California’s San Mateo County and others is Alabama’s own [...] Posted by G, on May 28th, 2007, at 7:45 amBirmingham News – The Birmingham News complains about discretionary funding included in $1 billion school construction bond issue. Press-Register – “The Political Skinny,” the Press Register’s weekly roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington. Press-Register – Press Register sees legislative approval of “apology” for state’s role in slavery as [...] Posted by G, on May 27th, 2007, at 7:45 amBirmingham News – New Medicaid rule requiring proof of citizenship for eligibility affects few immigrants, knocks 5,000 apparent citizens from rolls. Birmingham News – This article breaks down how the funds from the proposed $1 billion education bond issue would be spent. Birmingham News – Agreement reached by governor, lawmakers on control of discretionary funds in school bond issue. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News comments on the anniversary of the constitutional convention that wrote the 1901 document, finds the 2007 Legislature’s refusal to pass convention proposal continuation of a “shameful fraud perpetuated on the people of Alabama.” Birmingham News – Commentary by official of Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies urges governor, officials to do more to support children in foster care. Birmingham News – Commentary by Arise director Kimble Forrister views proposed tax cuts a “fair swap” for the state’s deduction for federal taxes paid. Birmingham News – Sen. Richard Shelby (R) says that amnesty should not be a part of nation’s immigration reform. Press-Register – USA/Press Register poll shows support for constitutional amendment to increase bonded indebtedness to fund incentives for ThyssenKrupp facility. Press-Register – Mark Berte of Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform sees state’s 1901 harmful to both poor and businesses. Press-Register – Sen. Ben Brooks (R Mobile) gives his views on underlying issues in the Senate stalemate. Huntsville Times – Commentary urges voters to consider the impact of taxpayer subsidies before approving increase in indebtedness for ThyssenKrupp facility. Decatur Daily – “Capitol Letter,” M.J. Ellington’s weekly legislative roundup for readers of The Decatur Daily. Decatur Daily – Federal prosecutors seek 30 year sentence, $1 million fine for former governor. Decatur Daily – The Decatur Daily contends that election by voters is still the best way to select judges. Tuscaloosa News – “Alabama Exposure,” Dana Beyerle’s weekly political roundup for readers of the NYTimes regional papers. Times Daily – KKK rallies in Tuscumbia. Montgomery Advertiser – Senate offers praise to Byrne on final day before becoming chancellor of troubled two year college system. Posted by G, on May 26th, 2007, at 7:25 amBirmingham News – Alabama residents’ credit scores among lowest in nation. Press-Register – New chancellor will make recommendations to State Board regarding presidents at two community colleges. Press-Register – University of South Alabama sees “virtually no impact” from minimum wage increase due to tight labor market in Mobile [...] Posted by Danny, on May 25th, 2007, at 12:21 pmOnce a year during the session, the House plays baseball. Our blogging Rep. Cam Ward explains in Posts from the Legislature. Posted by Cam Ward, on May 25th, 2007, at 12:00 pmHas anyone ever heard the term legislative process associated with the game of baseball? Well if you haven’t you are about to now. On Thursday there was suddenly an opening of the dark clouds in the State Legislature and the light beamed down from the heavens. No it was not the moment spoken about [...] Posted by Danny, on May 25th, 2007, at 10:33 amOne Democratic Party source tells me that state Senator Vivian Figures is not just likely to run for the U.S. Senate in ’08, but that she is definitely in “no matter what.” Another knowledgeable source says, “It’s hard for me to imagine that Figures actually runs against Sparks, but she sure is talking like [...] Posted by Danny, on May 25th, 2007, at 10:14 amThis morning, Rep. Randy Hinshaw (D – Meridianville) offers his perspective on leadership that was (and was not) exhibited in breaking the Senate stalemate. Rep. Cam Ward (R – Alabaster) gives us a peek on how legislators from one city or county work together, even across the aisle. In Posts from [...] |
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