Sunday 5/13/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Birmingham News – Larry Lee’s commentary on State Board of Education calls for resignation of members.

Press-Register – Mobile officials create disaster plan for protection of elderly, disabled.

Huntsville Times – The Huntsville Times calls for the legislature to give unanimous approval to measure expressing regret for state’s role in slavery.

Huntsville Times – GOP activist Hugh McInnish calls proposed slavery apology a “power play” by sponsor Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma).

Daily Home – The Daily Home “new hope” in the appointment of Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) as chancellor of two-year college system.

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

Decatur Daily – Legislators give their opinions on whether the continuing Senate stalemate is the result of personality differences or a battle over fairness.

Decatur Daily – Former GOP lt. governor candidate Luther Strange keeps active in politics, says he will decide later on run in 2010.

Decatur Daily – The Decatur Daily urges voter approval of proposed constitutional amendments set for June 5th election.

Montgomery Advertiser – Black Democrats rally at annual ADC convention.

Montgomery Advertiser – Montgomery area legislators give “grades” to House, Senate for work thus far.

Opelika-Auburn News – The Opelika-Auburn News objects to the appointment of Rep. Byrne as new chancellor for post-secondary schools, saying the doesn’t need a politician in that role.