Daily Headlines, Thursday, 4/30/2009

Birmingham NewsFederal judge requests names for possible receivers in Jefferson County, Alabama sewer mess

Birmingham NewsAlabama health officials find two cases of swine flu in a Madison elementary school; area schools to close

Birmingham NewsJefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins backs off threat to close satellite courthouses

Birmingham NewsAlabama House Judiciary Committee to vote on governor’s ethics law overhaul

Birmingham NewsSouthern leaders in Birmingham to discuss high-speed rail

Birmingham NewsHoover Mayor Tony Petelos says he is considering running for Alabama governor in 2010

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Small Town Political Gazette

The Tuskegee TimesTime for tough decisions on Tuskegee’s budget

Prattville ProgressSwine flu pandemic fears  shouldn’t become panic

The Blount CountianDeja vu all over again in Cleveland - Mayors resignation may not be valid

Troy MessengerDistrict Six election contest postponed

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ADECA Chief Considers Run for Governor

Bill 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):

The Cullman County Republicans will meet [...]

Petelos Considering Gubernatorial Run

Tony Petelos

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 [...]

Chief Justice Cobb and the Governor’s Race

Sue Bell Cobb

Email from a Democratic Party activist in the state:

Despite my previous prediction, everything that I am now hearing indicates that the Chief Justice will indeed enter the Governor’s race. Several people who are very close to her have told me that she is 90% committed to run and that it is unlikely that [...]

Another GOP Candidate for Gov?

Seal of the Office of the Alabama Governor

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. “It’s more [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 4/29/2009

Birmingham NewsBirmingham among cities with most polluted air in U.S.

Birmingham NewsGov. Bob Riley vetoes bill allowing Sunday alcohol sales in Shelby County restaurants

Birmingham NewsBirmingham Board of Education lays off 92 non-tenured teachers

Birmingham NewsBirmingham City Council copes with empty District 7 seat

Birmingham NewsAlabama House passes bill to let Jefferson County keep collecting occupational tax

Birmingham NewsAlabama House of Representatives passes state education budget

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The Selma Times-JournalVoters choose an elected school board

Time-JournalSylvania councilman charged with assault

Dothan EagleOffical disaster declaration for Wiregrass counties

Cullman TimesCourt postponed for Sen. Little

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On Cobb, Judges, and Non-Judicial Races

Seal of the United Judicial System of Alabama

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 [...]

NRA Endorses Keahey in SD22

NRA logo

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.

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Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 4/28/2009

Birmingham NewsAlabama health officials prepare for swine flu

Birmingham NewsSupporters want Alabama House of Representatives to debate constitutional convention plan

Birmingham NewsCourt to hear case on need for U.S elections oversight

Press-RegisterBaldwin patients checked for swine flu; cruise passengers to be scrutinized

Press-RegisterGulf State Park hotel supporters take case to Legislature

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Daily HomeAnnex park fight a blight on this area

The Selma Times-JournalFree speech costs

Alexander City OutlookLives lost, futures fade

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Education Budget

On 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 [...]

Daily Headlines, Monday, 4/27/2009

Birmingham NewsAlabama health officials prepare for swine flu

Birmingham NewsSupporters want Alabama House of Representatives to debate constitutional convention plan

Birmingham NewsMontevallo man challenging way Shelby sells property for unpaid taxes

Press-RegisterBurnt Corn area feels lonely without post office, store

Press-RegisterGaston to head Oil and Gas

Press-RegisterWho checks out the coach? Arrests prompt concern about background checks

Press-RegisterTiny fish may have big impact on river

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Daily Headlines, Sunday, 4/26/2009

Birmingham NewsJefferson County school bond issue: Where the money is going

Birmingham NewsHOW THEY VOTED

Birmingham NewsOutside Looking In – No drinking in Alabama on Sunday, except in private

Birmingham NewsEconomic impact of Talladega’s spring race expected to drop 18 percent in Birmingham area

Birmingham NewsIn talk at Honda supplier conference in Birmingham, senior vice president of American Manufacturing Larry Jutte said that even though we’re having painful times we need to look at the long-term view, not just the short-term view

Birmingham NewsAlabama stocks fall for first time in 7 weeks

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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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