Wednesday 8/29/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST
Birmingham News - Census data shows poverty down slightly in state.
Birmingham News - Advocates for constitutional reform to gather Thursday in Birmingham.
Birmingham News - Governor supports proposal by Democrats to require disclosure of use of state planes.
AL.com - Bob Blaylock’s commentary urges Riley to call special session.
Birmingham News - The Birmingham News calls for Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) to resolve discrepancies between her work records at Calhoun Community College and time spent in legislative activities.
Mobile Press-Register - Environmental Protection Agency says ADEM needs to strengthen policies for penalties and enforcement of violations.
Mobile Press-Register - Alabama advocates push for more Katrina assistance in New Orleans forum.
Huntsville Times - ADEM promises to release all records on use of aircraft.
Huntsville Times - The Huntsville Times calls for commission to adopt rules to prohibit ADEM employees from accepting gifts from those they regulate.
Tuscaloosa News - Department of Corrections returning 134 inmates from private prison in Louisiana.
Tuscaloosa News - State Finance Director says he’s considering run for Supreme Court.
Senate Sketches - “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ (D-Selma) weekly column for his constituents.
Daily Mountain Eagle - House Majority Leader Ken Guin (D-Carbon Hill) says he will resign position at Bevill State.
Montgomery Advertiser - The Montgomery Advertiser calls for adoption of law that would require disclosure of use of all state aircraft.
Opelika-Auburn News - Auburn, Opelika and Lee County voters all reject proposed increase in property taxes for school facilities.
