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 Posted by waltm, on May 31st, 2009, at 9:22 amThose interested in who the next Speaker of the Alabama House maybe should read, The Shoals place in the Statehouse at the Times Daily. Marcel Black seems likely but then Demetrius Newton might have something to say about it. Should be some interesting maneuvering going on and lots of imponderables. Edit: 20:29 CDT fixed links [...] Posted by H, on May 31st, 2009, at 6:45 am Birmingham News – Alabama senators seek more than $800 million in earmarks Birmingham News – Habitat builders stage blitzes in Birmingham, Alabama despite sour economy Birmingham News – Birmingham, Alabama invests reserve funds in stocks Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council plans to reconsider funding cuts for nonprofit groups Birmingham [...] Posted by waltm, on May 31st, 2009, at 6:44 amDothan Eagle – Talking out of turn – Editorial about conflict between a council man and Habitat for Humanity Daily Home - Democratic agenda falls short for 2010 – an editorial Clay News – Wayne Taylor announces candidacy for County Commission Posted by H, on May 30th, 2009, at 6:40 amBirmingham News – Lawyer says E.B. McClain meant no disrespect with golf quip Birmingham News – Hoover school administrators grapple with funding Birmingham News – A look at Alabama’s new health care laws Birmingham News – Alabama 6th District hopeful Stan Cooke says time for fresh face in post has arrived Posted by waltm, on May 30th, 2009, at 6:38 amDaily Home - St Clair County Sheriff seeks to stop AG in bingo and related story – This will get messy Journal-Record - State Sen. Bedford and State Rep. Millican discuss the recent session Clanton Advertiser – Just who’s next? – Chilton County party operatives get ready Shelby County Reporter – Pelham looks [...] Posted by Danny, on May 29th, 2009, at 10:59 am Notes…
Posted by H, on May 29th, 2009, at 6:05 amBirmingham News – Ex-secretary of state Condoleezza Rice pushes Talladega High school students to excel Birmingham News – Hoover, Alabama, volunteer gets to question President Obama about health care Birmingham News – Alabama eyes sharp increase in cost for teacher benefits Birmingham News – Joan Davis appointed interim chancellor of Alabama [...] Posted by waltm, on May 29th, 2009, at 6:01 amThe Clarke County Democrat – Elect Marc Keahey to State Senate – Subscribers can get full editorial The Monroe Journal – Senate District 22 election is big for Monroe County The Blount Countian – County roads bombed with potholes, as officials struggle with budget shortfalls Daily Home – Historic commencement Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2009, at 11:26 am This site is an ongoing effort to contribute to the understanding, discussion, and flow of information around Alabama politics and policy. Toward that end, early in the legislative session I thought, “It seems like a little effort could make archived recordings of the House and Senate proceedings available to interested parties.” I figured the occasional [...] Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2009, at 10:37 am Republican state Treasurer Kay Ivey sent out an email last night (below, and quite lengthy) telling those on her distribution list what Parlor readers already knew: she is preparing for a run for Governor.
Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2009, at 10:05 am Decision in process… Please wait… Democratic Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb put out a release this morning. Her intention regarding the 2010 governor’s race has been a matter of intense speculation especially among Democrats, many of whom do not want her to give up her role on the Supreme Court to run for this race. [...] Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2009, at 10:04 amRepublican nominee Paul Sanford takes to the air in the Senate District 7 race with a commercial (below) that has a “ton of money” behind it putting him on the air “a lot more than Laura,” one GOP’er tells the Parlor. He’ll face Democrat Laura Hall in the special general election two Tuesdays from now. [...] Posted by Danny, on May 28th, 2009, at 9:16 am Thanks to the often hilarious blog King Cockfight for noticing:
Posted by H, on May 28th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Future U.S. Department of Energy facility in Wilsonville, Alabama, will study reducing carbon dioxide emissions Birmingham News – Alabama two-year college system Chancellor Bradley Byrne enters 2010 race for governor Birmingham News – Calera councilmen return pay raises Birmingham News – Alabama Senate Democrats say bills on road, [...] Posted by waltm, on May 28th, 2009, at 5:59 amTroy Messenger – Trial over Pike County District Six election contest called off The Dadeville Record – Dadeville wants to set up water and sewer board St. Clair Times – Our view: Ashville government needs transparency |
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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