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Thursday 5/31/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on May 31st, 2007, at 6:25 am

Birmingham 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 on constitutional amendment to increase borrowing authority for industrial incentives crucial to recruitment efforts.

Birmingham News : Siegelman, Scrushy seeks probation for corruption conviction.

Birmingham News : The Birmingham News calls for the removal of college presidents at Bishop State Community College and Shelton State Community College.

Birmingham News : The Birmingham News criticizes Riley administration, AUM for attempting to establish new program without following normal processes.

Press-Register : Press Register contends that actions of legislature during this session prove that legislative pay raise was undeserved.

Tuscaloosa News : Time runs out on hundreds of bills as session nears end.

Tuscaloosa News : Former legislator, head of Fire College, face state corruption charges in addition to federal charges.

Tuscaloosa News : The Tuscaloosa News questions $5 million in General Fund appropriations added at last minute to fund community festivals, museums.

Decatur Daily : The Decatur Daily says that Senate leadership has provided fodder for GOP candidates in future campaigns.

Montgomery Advertiser : The Montgomery Advertiser call for Governor, Rep. Knight to work together to continue to push for tax relief for working Alabamians.

Senate Sketches : “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D – Selma) weekly column for his constituents.

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