Tuesday 7/17/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Birmingham News – Group of 44 former state attorneys general ask Congress to investigate Siegelman prosecution.

Birmingham News – ADEM chief attends baseball game as guest of Alabama Power Company.

Birmingham News – Shelby County group seeks funding from municipalities for transportation program.

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News contends that the return of inmates from out-of-state facilities and the selling of land are only stopgap measures, calls on legislature to increase funding for Department of Corrections.

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

Mobile Press-Register – Crisis looming as teachers retire and fewer enter profession.

Mobile Press-Register – Retiring Bishop State president refuses to follow directive of chancellor to terminate administrator.

Mobile Press-Register – Sen. Jeff Sessions’ (R) campaign war chest exceeds $3 million, still no announced opposition.

Tuscaloosa News – Siegelman transferred to Louisiana facility.

Tuscaloosa News – 11th Circuit denies appeal by Alabama death row inmate.

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News supports proposal to increase federal excise tax on cigarettes to provide funding for expansion of health insurance program for children.

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star sees the sale of Department of Corrections property as “a one-time solution to an ongoing problem.”

Decatur Daily – The Decatur Daily views call by former state attorneys general for congressional inquiry into Siegelman conviction as “an appeal to restore faith in [the] justice system.”