Daily Headlines, Thursday, 7/31/2008

Birmingham NewsAlabama Supreme Court delays execution of Thomas Arthur; state can’t find rape kit evidence

Birmingham NewsBlack voter registration climbing in Alabama, due largely to Obama’s presidential bid, experts say

Birmingham NewsContempt charges proceed against Rove

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Small Town Political Gazette 7/31/08

The Arab TribuneState Rep. Jeff McLaughlin plans to reintroduce bill that allows mothers to be prosecuted if new born tests positive for drugs

St. Clair News-AegisFormer City Clerk sues Pell City, its Mayor and Council

The Cullman TimesLawsuit over Cullman’s plans for a water reservoir [...]

July 31

1956: Actor Michael Biehn was born in Anniston

Nationwide on McArthur’s Side

Forbes.com has a story about the supplemental retirement savings program offered to Alabama state employees offered by Nationwide Financial Services (the Nationwide Insurance folks):

How Nationwide got this exclusive deal says a lot about the often cozy, pay-for-play relationships between public employee unions and business.

Nationwide pays $1 million a year to the [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 7/30/2008

Birmingham NewsConvicted murderer serving life says he, not Thomas Arthur, killed Troy Wicker Jr. in 1982

Birmingham NewsAlabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Page Walley resigning effective Sept. 1

Birmingham NewsA former Hanceville court magistrate pays the city $18,860 after state [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/30/08

The Selma Times-JournalEditorial argues for the preservation of Bryce Hospital

The Wetumpka HeraldEditorial on the Jefferson County bond default

The Brewton StandardOpinon article, “State has seen winds of change”

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July 30

1942: Alabama native Cornelius Paul was among the sailors killed when the USS Grunion was sunk by the Japanese during World War II.

1946: NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett was born. Source: Bhamwiki

Terry Everett Wants Love for His District …and Governorship?

Retiring Republican Congressman Terry Everett endorses his party’s nominee, Jay Love, to succeed him in the 2nd Congressional District.

And he might run for Governor? He’ll hang on to some campaign money, just in case.

King’s Overcompensation

Many readers already made the connection from our Daily Headlines on Sunday… A salary in the AG’s office that was not commensurate with experience/training is partly what undergirded the recent rumors related to our state’s Attorney General, and the Birmingham News had the story on Sunday – though not in the context [...]

Glad to be Helpful

Been quite busy around here. We’ll catch up a little now, catch up a little later…

Montgomery Advertiser reporter Sebastian Kitchen almost sorta kinda mentions the Political Parlor in his Sunday column when he refers to us as “a popular Alabama blog.” Thanks, SK!

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 7/29/2008

Birmingham NewsHigh fuel cost and fewer road trips deals double whammy to ALDOT and highway contractors

Birmingham NewsTwo Alabama congressional races among hottest 10 in country, NRCC chairman says

Birmingham NewsThousands have not claimed economic stimulus checks

Birmingham News [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/29/07

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gazette logo 3Dothan EagleDale County residents ask County Commission to review garbage pickup policy

The Andalusia Star-NewsCovington County Sheriff expects to be housing federal inmates soon

The Cullman TimesAudit of Hanceville City Court finds irregularities

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Daily Headlines, Monday, 7/28/2008

Birmingham NewsAlabama tax holiday offers savings during an economic downturn

Birmingham NewsSeven of 21 defendants in Jefferson County sewer scandal have paid financial obligations

Birmingham NewsAlabama likely to resume executions Thursday

Birmingham NewsAlabama has a great [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/28/08

The Outlook A look at the cost of running for office in Alexander City

Press Register Candidate enters Fairhope’s 7 way mayoral race

The Selma Times-Journal Editorial comment on recent criminal case

July 28

1949: Baseball player Vida Blue was born.

Source: Bhamwiki

Legislative Dispatch

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session.  For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end.  For others, it was one that ended much too quickly.  It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.

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Putting Students First

As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]

Legislative Transparency

There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]


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