Monday 5/19/2008 DAILY NEWS DIGEST

NOTE:  At this writing, The Bimingham News has not yet published their online edition.   Readers may wish to check www.al.com later for the latest updates.

Mobile Press-Register – Family members of several legislators are registered as professional lobbyists.

Mobile Press-Register – Poarch Creek Indians, Attorney General  hang tough in battle over gaming.

Mobile Press-Register – Sen. Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) talks about the experiences of  his first legislative session.

Mobile Press-Register – “The Political Skinny,” the weekly political roundup from Mobile, Montgomery and Washington  for the readers of the Press-Register.

Tuscaloosa News – Proposal to remove sales tax from food comes down to the final legislative day, proponents unsure whether they have the votes to move bill.

Tuscaloosa News – List of major bills facing legislature in today’s final day of the 2008 regular session.

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News contends that “dangers lurk as Legislature face session’s last day.”

Tuscaloosa News – The Tuscaloosa News says that bill to expand eligibility for supernumerary status for DAs points to problems with entire supernumerary process.

Anniston Star – The Anniston Star says that it’s “can’t really be that difficult” to craft an effective law that would end “double-dipping.”

Decatur Daily – The Decatur Daily urges legislature to reject Governor’s plan, pass original proposal to remove sales tax from food.

Gadsden Times – The Gadsden Times reviews issues remaining for the final legislative day.

Montgomery Advertiser – The Montgomery Advertiser urges lawmakers to “salvage some of the session” by passing education budget and measure to allow voters to decide whether to end sales tax on groceries.