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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 future 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 rules relating to two-year college system a “sham.” Birmingham News – DHR, families clash over whether caseworker interviews should be recorded. Birmingham News – Rep. Marcel Black (D-Tuscumbia) introduces bill that would allow electronic gambling at Birmingham and Mobile dog tracks, revenues earmarked for Medicaid. Birmingham News – Rep. John Knight (D-Montgomery) pitches plan that would reduce income and sales taxes for families. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News thinks decision to delay consideration of budgets is a good one. Mobile Press-Register – Former president coming to Mobile to help build Habitat homes. Huntsville Times – AEA played role in crafting Governor’s proposed education budget. Montgomery Advertiser – State Board of Education likely to make changes to state’s high school graduation requirements. Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser views committee approval of measure to place postsecondary colleges rules under legislative authority as “retaliation” by double-dippers, urges legislative leadership to kill bill. Anniston Star – The Anniston Star sees those failing to support call for constitutional convention as “all for democracy, so long as they think the vote will go their way.” Decatur Daily – House approves measure that would fine contractors who knowingly hire illegal immigrants to work on state projects. Tuscaloosa News – Summary of yesterday’s legislative action. Tuscaloosa News – Montgomery businessman enters congressional race. Times Daily – The Times Daily views proposal to give legislators authority over rule-making for community colleges as “going too far.” Birmingham Business Journal – State’s auto industry payroll tops $5 billion. 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 to the election [...] 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 [...] Posted by waltm, on February 28th, 2008, at 7:55 am
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 that bill provides “a whole new way to launder contributions.” Birmingham News – The Birmingham News challenges evaluation of ADEM director. Mobile Press-Register – Committee approves measure that would restrict sexual offenders from living near college campuses. Mobile Press-Register – Students, others testitify during public hearing on proposal to ban smoking in the public places and working environments. Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register contends that producers of “60 Minutes” should “plead guilty to bad journalism.” Gadsden Times – The Gadsden Times comments on disagreement between Chancellor of postsecondary system and Rep. Jack Page (D-Gadsden. Montgomery Advertiser – Legislative budget chairs decide to delay work on state budgets. Montgomery Advertiser – Senate committee delays consideration of immigration bill to allow public hearing. Senate Sketches – “Senate Sketches,” the weekly column to his constituents by Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma). Anniston Star – The Anniston Star finds Senate actions on proposed PAC-to-PAC ban “pathetic.” Tuscaloosa News – Sale of Bryce Hospital property to UA may happen soon. Tuscaloosa News – Summary of yesterday’s legislative action. Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News blasts Senate approval of weakened PAC ban law. Times Daily – The Times Daily calls for Legislature to move to merit selection for judges rather than partisan elections. Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Alabama, Florida and Georgia unlikely to reach agreement on water sharing before Saturday’s deadline. 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 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 the code a [...] 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. Posted by Danny, on February 27th, 2008, at 10:59 am
Media outlets outside Alabama are noting the black eye that WHNT-TV in Huntsville gave itself when it did not show the majority of the 60 Minutes segment on Don Siegelman in its regular Sunday night time slot. The New York Times (here and here, and first here on its blog The [...] 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 [...] 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. 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 nation in economic downturn. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News comments on efforts by Siegelman to win review of his conviction, concluding that ” there’s precious little reason to believe justice wasn’t served when a jury found him guilty.” Mobile Press-Register – House passes measure to increase minimum limits of auto insurance. Mobile Press-Register – Calling the state’s tax system “a national disgrace,” the Press-Register calls for looking to property taxes as a way of providing a more stable source of education revenue in effort to reduce tax burden on poor. Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register thinks that constitutional reform is dead for the year, expresses hope that one day legislators will let issue move ahead. Opelika-Auburn News – The Opelika-Auburn News sees proposal to ban smoking in work places and public spaces “a step in the right direction.” Associated Press – Senate passes weaker version of PAC-to-PAC ban. Montgomery Advertiser – Corrections officials now say reductions to state’s prison industries programs will not be as severe as planned. Montgomery Advertiser – Advocates push midwife bill at legislature. Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser views Senate PAC ban as “worse than current law.” Anniston Star – The Anniston Star comments on scholarship program for future teachers. Decatur Daily – The Decatur Daily says that the public “firmly supports” efforts to address problems in postsecondary system. Times Daily – Summary of yesterday’s legislative action. Times Daily – ADEM fines ExxonMobil $90,000 for gas release. New York Times – The New York Times comments on Huntsville station’s technical problems that interfered with “60 Mintues” Siegelman segment. |
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