Wednesday 9/19/2007 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

Posted by G, on September 19th, 2007, at 7:35 am

Birmingham News – Governor says that postsecondary funds shouldn’t be used to pay political appointees.

Birmingham News – Birmingham ranked 47th among metro areas for time and fuel wasted by traffic congestion.

Birmingham News – The Birmingham News contends that reports of little-known foundation for the postsecondary system is just another reason that such entities should be regulated.

Mobile Press-Register – GulfTel to layoff 45 workers in telecommunications operations in Foley.

Mobile Press-Register – Legal experts say that Attorney General would have assumed responsibility for appeal in Shelby County death penalty case regardless of disagreement.

Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register says that paying political aides with postecondary education funds takes “double-dipping to a whole new level.”

Decatur Daily – Split between DAs and Attorney General rare in Alabama politics.

Tuscaloosa News – Governor wants two-year college presidents to take active role in industrial recruitment.

Tuscaloosa News – Alabama’s infant mortality rate down, teen pregnancies up.

Tuscaloosa News – Governor says he will decide in early October whether to call special legislative session.

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

Montgomery Advertiser – Public Health Department hires physician to oversee professional standards among health providers.

Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser sees troubling trends among data reflecting decrease in infant mortality.

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star says that if AG refuses to apologize for his comments in Shelby County flap, then voters should reject him in future campaigns.

Opelika-Auburn News – Commentary by Gerald Johnson of AEA views new policy on ‘double-dipping’ “as terribly misguided.”

Opelika-Auburn News – Commentary by Governor defends new “double-dipping” policy.

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By Rep. Cam Ward on March 8, 2010

Riley and her friend Caroline joined Julie on the campaign trail in Isabella this past weekend.

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The House will take up a ten minute calendar this week. A ten minute calendar is [...]