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 Posted by waltm, on February 29th, 2008, at 7:54 am Anniston Star Column about the pain and glory of small town politics Tuskegee Times Editorial covers a recent trip to Cuba and local political affairs The Selma Times-Journal Comment on the first indication the city council plans to be open to voters The Wetumpka Herald Column about George Wallace Jr, his past and his [...] Posted by G, on February 29th, 2008, at 5:15 amBirmingham News – House rejects Senate-passed version of ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers, bill headed to conference committee. Birmingham News – Senate committee gives approval to bill that would greatly restrict smoking in public places. Birmingham News – Postsecondary chancellor calls committee action on bill to give legislature authority over [...] Posted by Sen. Rusty Glover, on February 28th, 2008, at 9:34 pmTuesday marked a milestone for the Alabama Senate as the PAC-to-PAC Transfer Ban bill was finally passed. There were many much neeeded amendments that failed. I presented an amendment that would require political parties and caucuses to file 40 to 50 day and 10 to 5 day disclosure reports prior [...] Posted by Danny, on February 28th, 2008, at 2:10 pm Many thanks to the elected officials, the party insiders, and the well-connected on both sides of the aisle who offer us a collective take on what the odds are of various candidates and potential candidates being elected. An arrow by a name indicates up or down movement in the numbers for that person since [...] Posted by Danny, on February 28th, 2008, at 11:22 amThe Alabama Line will be updated later today and will show a lot of movement. Elected officials, party insiders, and the well-connected on both sides of the aisle offer a collective take on what the odds are of various candidates and potential candidates being elected. At this writing, you can still see the old Alabama [...] Posted by waltm, on February 28th, 2008, at 7:55 am Times Daily Leighton’s ex-mayor avoids prison time Dothan Eagle County Commissioners explain their vote to regulate gaming The Randolph Leader Conflict between the Mayor and City Council of Wadley over police chief appointment The Arab Tribune Conflict over commercial development between local business owners and City Council Posted by G, on February 28th, 2008, at 6:10 amBirmingham News – House committee gives approval to measure that would place postsecondary rules under legislative control. Birmingham News – Alabama GOP asks CBS for retraction or evidence to support allegations in “60 Minutes” report on Siegelman prosecution. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News blasts Senate-passed PAC ban, stating [...] Posted by waltm, on February 28th, 2008, at 12:01 am1887: Alabama passes its first child labor law, fixing age limits and restricting work hours for certain types of labor. The legislation, which also protected women workers, was repealed in the 1890s. Posted by Rep. Cam Ward, on February 27th, 2008, at 9:45 pmBelow is the proposed Special Order Calendar for bills to be voted on Thursday in the House of Representatives. For the most part it is still a non-controversial agenda but anything can happen when you have some bills that are long. With real estate, illegal immigration and some tedious recompilation of [...] Posted by Danny, on February 27th, 2008, at 3:59 pm Republican state Sen. Harri Anne Smith had over 300 in attendance last night at a Dothan fundraiser that raised over $230,000 for her Congressional campaign, according to a release from her campaign. For those interested, the list of the Host Committee is below. Click image [...] Posted by Danny, on February 27th, 2008, at 10:59 am Posted by Danny, on February 27th, 2008, at 10:38 am Yesterday Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright publicly confirmed the stories broken here and here in the Parlor about his plan to run as a Democrat for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District seat. In an article this morning titled “Congressional hopefuls ride the Obama wave,” Politico suggests that some Democrats in conservative districts (like Bright) [...] Posted by Danny, on February 27th, 2008, at 10:27 amKarl Rove holds a “Free Don Siegelman” banner in this somewhat awkward encounter available on YouTube. The 60 Minutes segment is going to give at least a bump in exposure to the story. For example, Dan Abrams on MSNBC followed with a segment this week. In it, Abrams had a clip (available on YouTube) [...] Posted by waltm, on February 27th, 2008, at 8:03 amTimes Daily Opinion article about the effort by local legislators to establish economic development boards. Courier Journal Editorial comments on Charles Barkley’s intent to run for governor Gadsden Times Opinion article about proposed drug testing by city schools The Selma Times-Journal Editorial about the conduct of a recent election. Posted by G, on February 27th, 2008, at 6:45 amBirmingham News – Former presidential advisor Karl Rove denies allegations that he sought compromising photos of Siegelman. Birmingham News – Montgomery Mayor makes it official – Bobby Bright announces he will seek election to congressional seat. Birmingham News – Economic forecaster says Alabama will fare better than rest of [...] |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s |
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