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 Posted by H, on April 30th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Federal judge requests names for possible receivers in Jefferson County, Alabama sewer mess Birmingham News – Alabama health officials find two cases of swine flu in a Madison elementary school; area schools to close Birmingham News – Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins backs off threat to close [...] Posted by waltm, on April 30th, 2009, at 5:55 amThe Tuskegee Times – Time for tough decisions on Tuskegee’s budget Prattville Progress – Swine flu pandemic fears shouldn’t become panic The Blount Countian – Deja vu all over again in Cleveland - Mayors resignation may not be valid Troy Messenger – District Six election contest postponed Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2009, at 3:30 pmBill Johnson, head of ADECA, is telling people that this summer he will form an exploratory committee as he considers running for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2010. Also, this item (with emphasis added) is from today’s Cullman Times Community Calendar section (link not available):
Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2009, at 2:08 pm Folks have long been telling the Parlor of Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos and his interest in the 2010 Governor’s race. He has been listed on the 2010 Big List from the beginning. Today, he publicly confirms his interest in the race for the Republican nomination. Thanks to reader William. Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2009, at 12:59 pm Email from a Democratic Party activist in the state:
Posted by Danny, on April 29th, 2009, at 12:50 pm A GOP Senate insider flatly confirms to the Parlor what I had heard elsewhere, that a Republican state Senator is looking at getting into the 2010 Governor’s race. Since I can’t get a name, I ask what is the likelihood that the Senator will actually enter the race. “60-40” is the reply. [...] Posted by H, on April 29th, 2009, at 6:15 amBirmingham News – Birmingham among cities with most polluted air in U.S. Birmingham News – Gov. Bob Riley vetoes bill allowing Sunday alcohol sales in Shelby County restaurants Birmingham News – Birmingham Board of Education lays off 92 non-tenured teachers Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council copes with empty District 7 [...] Posted by waltm, on April 29th, 2009, at 6:13 amThe Selma Times-Journal – Voters choose an elected school board Time-Journal – Sylvania councilman charged with assault Dothan Eagle – Offical disaster declaration for Wiregrass counties Cullman Times – Court postponed for Sen. Little Posted by Danny, on April 28th, 2009, at 7:51 am Because a judge in Alabama has to resign to become a candidate in a non-judicial race, many doubt that Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb would actually become a candidate for governor. A lawyer has told me that when then-Chief Justice Roy Moore was considering a run for governor, there was a suggestion that [...] Posted by Danny, on April 28th, 2009, at 7:18 am The National Rifle Association endorses Democrat Marc Keahey in the special election for Senate District 22 (pdf). Keahey faces Republican Greg Albritton in the June 5 election. Related Articles: Posted by H, on April 28th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Alabama health officials prepare for swine flu Birmingham News – Supporters want Alabama House of Representatives to debate constitutional convention plan Birmingham News – Court to hear case on need for U.S elections oversight Press-Register – Baldwin patients checked for swine flu; cruise passengers to be scrutinized Press-Register [...] Posted by waltm, on April 28th, 2009, at 5:59 amDaily Home – Annex park fight a blight on this area The Selma Times-Journal - Free speech costs Alexander City Outlook – Lives lost, futures fade Posted by Rep. Cam Ward, on April 27th, 2009, at 8:05 pmOn Tuesday the Education Budget should pass the House. While there will be a long debate I suspect, it should pass overwhelmingly. Here is a couple of key stats from the budget. In the Fiscal Year 2008 budget the break down between K-12 and Higher Education was 70% (K-12) to 30% (Higher Ed.). While [...] Posted by H, on April 27th, 2009, at 6:05 amBirmingham News – Alabama health officials prepare for swine flu Birmingham News – Supporters want Alabama House of Representatives to debate constitutional convention plan Birmingham News – Montevallo man challenging way Shelby sells property for unpaid taxes Press-Register – Burnt Corn area feels lonely without post office, store Press-Register – [...] Posted by H, on April 26th, 2009, at 6:30 amBirmingham News – Jefferson County school bond issue: Where the money is going Birmingham News – HOW THEY VOTED Birmingham News – Outside Looking In – No drinking in Alabama on Sunday, except in private Birmingham News – Economic impact of Talladega’s spring race expected to drop 18 percent in Birmingham [...] |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s |
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