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Daily Headlines, Friday, 10/31/2008

Birmingham NewsArchitect Julian Jenkins indicted in two-year college probe

Birmingham NewsAlabama is second only to Hawaii in the percent increase of attending college

Birmingham NewsAlabama Supreme Court race now nation’s most expensive

Birmingham NewsJefferson County Commission approved a $10 [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 10/31/08

Daily HomeEducation shortfall points to broken system.

Monroe JournalVote for Amendment One for our public schools’ sake.

Moulton AdvertiserHelp save “rainy day” fund.

The Monroe JournalTwo suits against Monroe County Board of Education.

The Clanton AdvertiserClanton City Councilmember elect, Trimble can not take office.

Continue reading “Small Town Political Gazette 10/31/08″

October 31

1951: Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban was born.

1954: Martin Luther King Jr. of Atlanta is installed as minister of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery. A little more than a year later, on the first day of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, [...]

AL-02: Bright Ads in Both Markets

Democrat Bobby Bright has three ads up in both markets in his race against Republican Jay Love in the AL-02 race.

 

 

 

 

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CFIF Ad in Supreme Court Race

Screenshot from CFIF ad against Deborah Bell Paseur

The Center for Individual Freedom is running another ad in the Supreme Court race, this one against Democratic candidate Deborah Paseur.

You can see it here in Quicktime (.mov) format.

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Holmes Has a Message for You

Push the play button to hear the radio ad.

State Representative Alvin Holmes is imploring you to vote for “Barack Obama and the straight Democratic ticket.” Or, if not you, at least the listeners of radio stations like WKXN / WKXK (Greenville, Montgomery, Pine Hill) where this ad is airing.

Like most partisans [...]

News from the Campaign Trails

Let’s clear out some bits that have stacked up this week while I have been otherwise busy…

Technology Offers Solution to Problem

Last year I spent a great deal of time taking tours of schools throughout the state as part of my work on the Autism Task Force. One of the biggest issues I discovered was the need for more training to assist teachers in working with children who have special needs. Now this lack of [...]

Barkley for Governor?

Once again, Charles Barkley is talking about running for Governor.  The latest (with video) from ABC News Political Punch and a some Alabama reaction from the Clarion Caller blog.

If he does enter the race, at least the contest won’t feature amiable dunces trading bromides and brickbats.

Daily Headlines, Thursday, 10/30/2008

Birmingham NewsEx-Alabama Fire College Director W.L. Langston sentenced to 10 years

Birmingham NewsJefferson County feeling election fever as voter registrations, absentee ballot demand skyrocket

Birmingham NewsAmendent boosting rainy day fund for education faces tug of war vote

Birmingham NewsJeff [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 10/30/08

Andalusia Star-NewsJudge Phillips apologizes to county residents.

Eufaula TribuneLocal teens win FFA tractor restoration title.

Dothan EagleGeneva County to vote on wet/dry issue.

Continue reading “Small Town Political Gazette 10/30/08″

October 30

1917: Former professional baseball player, manager, and coach Bobby Bragan is born.

1979: City Councilman Richard Arrington won a runoff to become Mayor of Birmingham.

Source: Bhamwiki

Alabama’s New Racial Order

A four part essay by Glen Browder, former Congressman and now a political scientist begins at Birmingham Weekly.

An excerpt to wet the whistle:

So, what would Wallace and King say about Alabama and the South if they were alive today?

Sadly, they would realize that racism extends into the new century. But [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 10/29/2008

Birmingham NewsAlabama to cut its allocation to local schools by 25 percent

Birmingham NewsFormer Jefferson County Commissioner Mary Buckelew pleads guilty to obstructing justice

Birmingham NewsState asked federal judge to void swap deal

Birmingham NewsArtur Davis critical of Josh [...]

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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Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 5/16/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserBill on sagging pants dies in Senate

Montgomery AdvertiserLegislature uncertain on special session

Montgomery AdvertiserLifeSouth responds to HIV lawsuit

Montgomery AdvertiserIllness closes Children’s Center

Montgomery AdvertiserCouncil to purchase flood-prone property

Huntsville Times [...]

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