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.
